Comparison

Smartify vs TV Remote

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. 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.

About

TV Remote

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

Highlights
  • WIFI TV connection
  • Smart TV detection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • Channel launching
  • Voice search
Features
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – 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. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Smartify3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: TV Remote at #5 against Smartify's unranked. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (605K vs 111K). Smartify's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 20%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Smartify against 4.4 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 111K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Smartify's written reviews are positive against 20% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Smartify versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartifyTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (111K ratings)4.4 (605K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews — better20.3% of reviews
Number of ratings111K605K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDEVOLLY.APP

Customer experience

Smartify

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

TV Remote

All ratings604,789 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,222 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

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

TV Remote

From 605K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
  • 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery

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

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't recognize TV
  • Power button doesn't work
  • Volume controls not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow remote control without original remote
  • Offer more free features
  • Improve reliability and stability

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
Show 1 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Channel list$19.99
6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium.$44.99

Questions

Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartify or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. Smartify averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 605K ratings.
Do Smartify or TV Remote have ads?
Both Smartify and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartify or TV Remote?
Smartify ships an update monthly, and TV Remote monthly. Most recently, Smartify was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Remote on September 24, 2026.

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