# Smart TV Remote for Samsung — user reviews > 707 indexed App Store user reviews of Smart TV Remote for Samsung by Companjen Apps B.V., rated 4.50/5 from 8,368 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-for-samsung/id1557454007/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-for-samsung/id1557454007.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6,646 · 4★ 560 · 3★ 234 · 2★ 164 · 1★ 764 ## What do users think of Smart TV Remote for Samsung? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 💡 Works as a remote control for Samsung TVs - 👍 Easy to use and connect - 🚀 Immediate response to button presses - 🔒 No ads or subscription required for basic functionality **Cons** - 🔒 Certain features like power button require a subscription - 🐛 Frequent disconnections and need to re-authenticate with TV remote - 🐛 Apps section does not work for some users - 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain Samsung TV models **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes for some users - Inability to turn TV on/off without physical remote - Inconsistent performance across different Samsung TV models **Most requested features** - Ability to control TV without needing physical remote - Integration with smart home features - Customizable button layout and app settings ## Newest reviews (16 of 707) ### 3/5 — Too many ads *2026-08-29, version 1.9.2* Too many ads ### 4/5 — This is a good app *2026-07-11, version 1.9.1* Download it good game ### 3/5 — Eigentlich ganz okej *2026-04-12* Die werbung nervt, extra features zahlen auch. Für 0,99€ einmalig würd ich es direkt kaufen. ### 1/5 — The ads really really suck. And who’s gona pay for a remote when it comes with the tv? *2026-03-22, version 1.7.11* The ads really really suck. And who’s gona pay for a remote when it comes with the tv? ### 1/5 — FAKE *2026-02-08, version 1.7.11* FAKE !! DO NOT USE DOESNT WORK ### 2/5 — £8.99 per year *2026-02-06, version 1.7.11* Didn’t try it £9 a year seems reasonable if it works well I suppose ### 3/5 — Pub et veille *2026-02-04* Trop de pub sauf si on paye et en plus on ne peut même pas éteindre la télé il faut payer ### 4/5 — Payant *2026-02-01* C’est payant donc c’est dommage mais sinon vas l’application en elle même ### 1/5 — Waste of time !!!?!! Is this just a form of advertising disguised as a remote ? !!!! *2026-01-18, version 1.7.11* You will immediately have to x out of advertisements.. oh you want be able to do that ! This app seems to be a way for someone to click bait you into watching a bunch of advertisements. I was not able to change a single channel!!!! I do wish apple would crack down on junk apps that lie to customers. Frankly I’m considering moving on because of so many terrible app options that never do what they say . ### 1/5 — Another Useless Samsung Product *2026-01-11, version 1.7.11* Samsung Frame physical remote is a total garbage. Instead of giving this app for free as a “solution” for their original flawed remote Samsung demands users to buy it. Finally, to make matters worse after connecting fine the first time now the app just hungs, stuck trying to connect to tv, and never succeeding. Will 100% stay away from any Samsung product (3rd time getting “burned” by their bad product. Done !) ### 1/5 — Не покупай *2026-01-06* Не работает ### 3/5 — Pointless? *2026-01-04, version 1.7.11* The SmartThings app already has a remote built in, and it’s easier to set up. I’m not sure how this one is much different. Maybe I’m missing something. ### 4/5 — Good *2025-12-30, version 1.7.11* Awesome ### 1/5 — Awful, constant ads *2025-12-23, version 1.7.11* Constant ads, not effective for daily use ### 2/5 — Does not work good *2025-12-21, version 1.7.11* Why do I need a remote to connect this device to the tv it defeats the whole purpose of getting this app unless I have some keys missing on my controller but I don’t I just lost it it’s only good once ur connected but lost the controller but it’s still bad since it randomly disconnects you some days so it won’t work most of the time ### 1/5 — Golpe *2025-12-19* Oferecem um período pra você testar e cobram o anual do mesmo jeito, mesmo cancelando antes do prazo de teste gratuito ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Fraud *2026-08-29, version 1.9.2* free but they charge 35$… ### 1/5 — Quit the adds *2026-08-13, version 1.9.2* Please can you take the ads of bro ### 1/5 — Paywalled to reset your own tv *2026-06-28, version 1.9.1* Can’t even type in digits to reset tv w/o a sub ### 1/5 — Arnaque *2026-06-22* 6euros par SEMAINE pour une télécommande virtuelle soit 32e par mois mdr..de bon voleurs ### 1/5 — Constant adds and paywalls *2026-06-18, version 1.9.1* I only used this app because my physical TV remote broke and I needed a temporary solution until a replacement arrived. The free version is extremely frustrating to use because you have to watch frequent ads almost every time you use the remote. On top of that, basic functionality like turning the TV on and off is locked behind a subscription. It works in a pinch, but the constant ads and paywall on essential features make for a poor user experience. ### 1/5 — This is ragebait *2026-06-15, version 1.9.1* I download this app since my remote went missing all of a sudden and I thought it would work but for some reason I need approval from my tv to use this app. So basically you need a remote for a remote,. And that's just slow because if I had a remote I wouldn't have download the app in the first place. ### 1/5 — Dumb app *2026-06-08, version 1.9.1* It’s not working properly and to much you have to pay also it has to many problems 1 star ### 1/5 — A ton of ads *2026-05-04, version 1.9.1* You have to pay a subscription or the is flooded with ads. ### 1/5 — Don’t work *2026-04-24, version 1.9.1* Doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Бесполезное приложение *2026-03-28* Ваше приложение требует подтверждение, а без пульта от телевизора это сделать невозможно. Соотвественно ваше приложение бесполезно ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2026-06-16, version 1.9.1* Alright guys me I am just a girl who’s sis is careless so she broke the remote and this app is awesome and I am not glazing worked awesome 10 out of 10 ### 5/5 — Good *2026-03-08* Good ### 5/5 — 5 stars *2025-12-24, version 1.7.11* 5 stars definitely a good temporary replacement for a remote I use it every time 💖💖 ### 5/5 — Love the app *2025-12-14, version 1.7.11* Love this app Thanks ### 5/5 — Satisfied *2025-11-03* Its a pretty great app. Even w the ads, it works great ### 5/5 — Genial *2025-08-10, version 1.7.11* Súper buena ### 5/5 — Peak *2025-06-18, version 1.7.11* Tự động kết nối tv quả đỉnh 🙏🙏🔥🔥 ### 5/5 — Best one *2025-06-02, version 1.7.11* Best tv remote app which stays free with option to remove ads. Great design, layout, quick tv app options. Please don't change other than adding lifetime purchase option! ### 5/5 — Note 2016+ models only *2025-05-15, version 1.7.11* My TV is a 2014 model so I had to delete this app 😉 ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-05-14, version 1.7.11* I accidentally paid for a yearly subscription ($9.99)and I’m so glad I did!! It works better than the actual remote and I use it all the time. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*