Comparison

Unimote vs Smartify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Unimote

Transform your phone into a powerful TV remote. Connect to your smart TV over Wi-Fi for wireless control from anywhere in your home. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Wireless operation
  • User-friendly interface
  • PIN code authentication
  • Subscription for premium features
Features
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Take control of your TV with Unimote, the virtual remote control app designed for ease and functionality. Just connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV for a seamless remote experience. Simple Connectivity: Ensure your device and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Accept the prompt on your TV or enter the pin code for newer models. Wireless Operation: No need to be near your TV – control it from anywhere in your home. Authentic Design: Enjoy a user-friendly interface. For inquiries, email us at contact@nstx.io SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://nstx.io/Unimote/Unimote_policy.html Terms of Use : https://nstx.io/Unimote/Unimote_terms.html

About

Smartify

Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a keyboard, touchpad, and channel list for easy navigation. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for seamless control after a quick pairing.

Highlights
  • Keyboard input
  • Touchpad control
  • Channel list
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • WebOS and Netcast support
  • Playback controls
Features
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Smartify is an easy-to-use remote control unit with a keyboard, a touchpad and a list of channels for your LG smart TV. Just connect an iPhone and a TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control the TV using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. Compatibility: the app supports all WebOS models of LG Smart TV as well as Netcast models of 2012 and later. Text input limitations: Text input is only available in the TV apps which support LG keyboard. The keyboard will appear on mobile device screen automatically after you activate the input field on your TV screen. Some services, like Netflix, YouTube and others, have their own keyboards and are not supported by Smartify. Premium Subscription: User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Touchpad, Keyboard, Colored buttons, Playback controls, TV Apps without ads. 1-year Subscription with a 7-days free trial period - $19.99. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacyus Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of LG Electronics, and Smartify application is not an official product of LG.

Screenshots

Unimote4 screens
Smartify3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smartify at monthly against Unimote's every 6 months. Smartify also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (30% vs 18%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unimote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smartify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smartify holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 111K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Unimote's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smartify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unimote ships an update every 6 months, Smartify monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Unimote versus Smartify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnimoteSmartify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (30K ratings)4.3 (111K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.3% of reviews30.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K111K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraKRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Customer experience

Unimote

All ratings29,741 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews1,713 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative75.1%

Smartify

All ratings110,664 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews1,179 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative63.1%

User reviews

Unimote

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for controlling TV
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 💡 Useful as backup remote
  • 🤖 Works well with Sony TVs

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive ads in free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
  • 🔒 Paid version still has issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🤯 Ads interrupt functionality

Smartify

From 111K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to install and use
  • 🚀 Connects effortlessly
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • ⏱️ Slow to connect/load
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
  • 📺 Cannot turn on TV when it's off

Bugs and requests

Unimote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to recognize TV
  • Remote controls stop working after updates
  • Paid version loses functionality over time

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add TV guide functionality
  • Improve remote control responsiveness
  • Provide keyboard support for smart TV apps
  • Allow multiple device connections

Smartify

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Fails to detect TV or connect
  • Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges recurring)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to rearrange buttons on remote
  • Ability to control multiple TVs with one account
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Unimote

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version$4.997 Days
  • Premium version$9.991 Month
  • Premium mode$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$16.99
8 purchases

Smartify

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro month version$9.991 Month
  • Pro year version$19.991 Year
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  • Pro year version$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Version Pro | Remote for LG TV$19.99
  • Remove ad$19.99
  • Touchpad and Keyboard$19.99
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  • Channel list$19.99

Questions

Is Unimote free?
Unimote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unimote or Smartify?
Smartify is rated higher. Unimote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Smartify averages 4.3 from 111K ratings.
Do Unimote or Smartify have ads?
Both Unimote and Smartify show ads.
Which is updated more often, Unimote or Smartify?
Unimote ships an update every 6 months, and Smartify monthly. Most recently, Unimote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smartify on September 24, 2026.

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