Comparison

Smartify vs CN Virtual Inspector

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

Head to head
About

Smartify

Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone. Offers a keyboard, touchpad, and channel list. Connect to the same Wi-Fi for seamless control after a simple pairing process.

Highlights
  • Keyboard input
  • Touchpad control
  • Channel list
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Simple pairing
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.

About

CN Virtual Inspector

Features
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This application is designed to be used by anyone that owns or has access to a motor vehicle. CN Virtual Inspection app provides the ability to upload high-resolution pictures as part of the CN online inspection process. The user has the ability to scan or manually enter the VIN number into the application. The user is prompted to take 4 high-resolution pictures of specific areas of the vehicle. The user can upload up to 6 additional pictures of areas requested by the online inspection moderator as needed.

Screenshots

Smartify3 screens
CN Virtual Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CN Virtual Inspector at none against Smartify's 8. CN Virtual Inspector also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smartify's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 40 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smartify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CN Virtual Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartify ships an update every 3 weeks, CN Virtual Inspector every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smartify versus CN Virtual Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartifyCN Virtual Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (111K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings111K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 40 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDVHR Data LLC

Bugs and requests

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

CN Virtual Inspector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

CN Virtual Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CN Virtual Inspector free?
CN Virtual Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smartify or CN Virtual Inspector have ads?
Smartify shows ads; CN Virtual Inspector does not.
Which is updated more often, Smartify or CN Virtual Inspector?
Smartify ships an update every 3 weeks, and CN Virtual Inspector every 40 months. Most recently, Smartify was updated on November 7, 2026 and CN Virtual Inspector on October 25, 2026.

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