# Universal remote tv smart vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal remote tv smart at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. Universal remote tv smart also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 134) and review sentiment (22% vs 6%). Remote for Sam Control TVs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal remote tv smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Remote for Sam Control TVs sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote for Sam Control TVs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Universal remote tv smart's written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal remote tv smart | Remote for Sam Control TVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews) | **[4.4 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **22.4% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 184 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Marko Bilun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846390343) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal remote tv smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone using this virtual remote. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports major TV brands, Volume control, Channel changing, Navigation pad, Video playback controls, Menu and options access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient alternative to physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buttons don't always work
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to TV
- Buttons/features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Fewer ads in free version
- More reliable TV connection


### Remote for Sam Control TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635)

Control your TV with intuitive gestures, voice commands, or a trackpad. Launch apps, get AI movie recommendations, and manage your device effortlessly. This app offers a convenient way to interact with compatible TVs.

**Highlights:** Gyroscope gesture control, Voice command integration, AI movie recommendations, App launching, Trackpad control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App is entirely paid
- 💳 Charges money upfront
- 🚫 Requires original remote
- 💸 Charged for non-functional app
- 🔄 Constant reconnection needed

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Requires original remote to connect
- Needs to reconnect every time
- Doesn't sync with TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal remote tv smart free?

Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote for Sam Control TVs free?

Remote for Sam Control TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal remote tv smart or Remote for Sam Control TVs?

Remote for Sam Control TVs is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Remote for Sam Control TVs averages 4.4 from 134 ratings.

### Do Universal remote tv smart or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?

Universal remote tv smart shows ads; Remote for Sam Control TVs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal remote tv smart or Remote for Sam Control TVs?

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on October 24, 2026.

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