# Sam : tv remote for Samsung — remote control for smart tv

> Virtual smart TV remote control for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by yohan teixeira.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 116,403 App Store ratings · 515 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean and 7 more
- Released: 2014-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews.md

## What is Sam?

SamRemote: Transforms your iPhone into a powerful, virtual remote for your smart TV.

Our intuitive TV remote app streamlines your tv experience, allowing you to easily control your TV with all the features of the original remote control. 
With a simple tap, switch channels, adjust volume, navigate through menus, and manage your media - all from your iPhone or iPad.

The best part?
SamRemote requires zero setup.
Simply launch the app and it automatically syncs with your Smart TV via your Wi-Fi. 
You're all set to take command of your TV

Say goodbye to the days of losing your physical remote or scrambling to replace batteries.

With Sam, your ultimate TV control is always in your pocket, ready whenever you are. 
Experience smart TV viewing as it should be - simplified and under your command.


DISCLAIMER 
Sam is neither an official Samsung product, nor are we affiliated with the Samsung Electronics company.

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 : http://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote_policy.html
Terms of Use : http://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote-terms.html

## Key features

- Virtual remote control
- Channel switching
- Volume adjustment
- Menu navigation
- Media management
- Automatic Wi-Fi sync
- No setup required

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| removal of advertising | $19.99 | one-time |
| removal of advertising | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $34.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sam?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well when connected
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Convenient to use phone as remote

**Cons**

- 🔋 Frequent disconnection issues
- 📺 Can't turn TV on with app
- 💸 Expensive paid version
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to TV consistently
- Buttons stop working after a while
- Paid version loses ad-free functionality

**Most requested features**

- Add option to turn TV on/off
- Improve stability and reliability
- Reduce frequency of ads in free version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 515)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-08-26, version 4.9.1*

Awful

### 5/5 — Tv

*2026-08-13, version 4.9.1*

Good

### 1/5 — Bad app wort disgusting app

*2026-08-07, version 4.9.1*

It made-me have to restart my tv and do all the connecting and Wi-Fi don’t use this disgusting app

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2026-07-22, version 4.8.2*

Has an ad every 5-8 seconds. They don’t last long but it’s almost impossible to use with that many interruptions. Will be deleting.

### 1/5 — $10 a week for a remote app cmon

*2026-07-08, version 4.8.2*

Brah

### 1/5 — It’s cost money

*2026-07-06, version 4.8.2*

Not free

### 1/5 — Scam - Did not honor lifetime purchase

*2026-07-03, version 4.8.2*

I bought the app when it was a one time fee to have no ads. Then the app developer changed their pricing methods to monthly subscriptions and did not honor my original purchase. I should be refunded my money or grandfathered into new subscription method.

### 1/5 — Adware

*2026-06-29, version 4.8.2*

Adware

### 3/5 — TOO MANY ADS

*2026-06-03, version 4.8.2*

Too many ads

### 1/5 — Scam app now

*2026-05-16, version 4.8.1*

New update made my tv no longer usable despite being just fine last night and this morning (5/16) and now when i try to connect it tries to get me to download a different app

## Frequently asked questions about Sam

### What does the Sam : tv remote app do?

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a virtual remote control for your smart TV. It allows you to easily switch channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and manage media directly from your mobile device.

### How does the app connect to my TV?

The app syncs automatically with your smart TV via your Wi-Fi network. Once launched, it finds and connects to your TV without requiring any complex setup or pairing process.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free version with basic functionality. However, it also provides premium features accessible through auto-renewing subscriptions of yearly, monthly, or weekly durations. In-app purchases are available for these premium features.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with smart TVs and can be used on both iPhones and iPads. It aims to provide a streamlined TV viewing experience by simplifying control.

### What are the benefits of using this app over a physical remote?

Using this app eliminates the need to search for a physical remote or worry about replacing batteries. Your iPhone or iPad becomes a powerful, always-available TV control, simplifying your smart TV viewing experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9.1 — 2026-08-04

• Optimized layout for the latest iPhone models, including iPhone Air
• New: manage your advertising privacy preferences whenever you want, from Settings
• Stability improvements

### 4.9 — 2026-07-31

We’ve added compatibility with the latest TV models.

### 4.8.2 — 2026-05-21

We’ve added compatibility with the latest TV models.

### 4.8.1 — 2026-05-14

We’ve added compatibility with the latest TV models.

### 4.8 — 2026-04-27

We’ve added compatibility with the latest TV models.

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