AIFA i vs Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AIFA i
Control your home appliances like TVs, air conditioners, and stereos remotely via the internet. This application requires a specific hardware box to function, offering a user-friendly interface and extensive compatibility with major brands worldwide.
- IoT application
- Control home appliances remotely
- User-friendly interface
- Compatible with major brands
- Code-auto-searching
- Create schedules and macros
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i-Ctrl (Wi-Fi remote control box) Control your home devices from anywhere via internet. i-Ctrl, My Life. Hundreds of remote controls in one App! * This App is compatible with the AIFA i-Ctrl box hardware. Key Features: ● IoT application ● Use your iPhone or iPad to control your home appliances like TV, DVD, TopBox, Air Conditioner, Stereo etc. ● User-friendly App interface for TV/TOP/DVD/AUX/AC/LEARNING ● Updated code database embed that is compatible with all main brands in the world including SONY, PANASONIC, LG , SHARP, SAMSUNG, TOSHIBA etc. ● Code-Auto-searching function ● 8 favourite channels for you to setup ● Learning Function - you can copy key functions from your original remote control ● Wide-angle IR transmitter ● Create Schedules to control your home appliances even while you are sleeping ● Create Macros to control all your appliances with one button How To Use 1. Download the APP "AIFA WIFI Remote Control Box” from App Store and open it. 2. Power on your Wifi control box and press the setup button on the bottom of the box. 3. Go to “First time setup” in the app and enter your wifi network password. 4. If the connection succeeds, the LED (in your box) will keep lighting up and you are ready to connect to it. Specification: 1. USB posting device host interface. 2. Size: 101mm x 101mm x 26mm 3. Cable length : 120cm 4. Suggestion: USB charger, supply output 5V, 1A. 5. WiFi frequency : Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 6. Manufacturer : AIFA TECHNOLOGY CORP. 7. Website : http://www.aifa.com.tw 8. Email : aifa@aifa.com.tw 9. Origin : Taiwan (Materials comply with RoHS EU environmental standards) Product Information: Support IOS 7.0 or higher For more information please visit our website!
Smart TV Remote
Control your television directly from your smartphone. This app offers a clutter-free interface for easy navigation and setup. Simply connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network to start using it.
- Intuitive interface
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Device search and connection
- Free to use
- Sony TV compatibility tested
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This is a mobile TV remote control app. The app interface is intuitive, without button clutter or complex settings. It frees you from the hassle of not being able to find the remote and makes you enjoy your TV even more. All you need to do is connect your mobile device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network to start using it immediately. Completely free to use. First, click the search device button at the top right corner, select the device you want to connect to, and once the connection is successful, you can start using it. Some Sony TVs have been tested and work normally. Currently, not many TVs have been tested, so it may not be supported on some TVs, or the experience might not be optimal. Feedback for any issues is welcome for us to address. If you have any problems or suggestions during use, please feel free to contact us. Email: tangnanus@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote at 4.6 against AIFA i's 1.5. Smart TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AIFA i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AIFA i asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of AIFA i's written reviews are positive against 76% of Smart TV Remote's.
AIFA i ships an update every 2 months, Smart TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AIFA i | Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aifa technology corp. | 楠 唐 |
Customer experience
AIFA i
Smart TV Remote
In-app purchases
AIFA i
No in-app purchases
Smart TV Remote
- Buy me a coffee$3.99
- remove ads$4.99
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