Universal TV Remote · vs Remote for Samsung
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal TV Remote ·
Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus using a touchpad, and access advanced features like Wake-on-LAN. Supports a wide range of TV models and operating systems.
- Smart TV remote control
- Touchpad navigation
- Wake-on-LAN support
- Wide model compatibility
- Supports various OS
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Universal Remote supports hundreds of models with various operating systems and screen resolutions, ranging from basic models no longer in manufacture to 2021 novelties with the most powerful hardware. The remote differs depending on not only the Smart TV manufacturer but also the type of operating system. Touchpad Instead of Buttons. We are confident that navigation with swipe gestures is much more convenient than by pressing regular "down" or "right" buttons, not distracting you from the most important thing: searching for your favorite movie or series on the TV. Still Can’t Turn the TV On? In a word, you can, but under one condition. Most new Smart TV models support the Wake-on-LAN function. It is possible only if you had already been connected to the TV earlier. Therefore, when using the application for the first time, you will need a hardware remote control. After that, you can use your Universal Remote. Premium Subscription You can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscription is $19.99 yearly. 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 your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use pictures marked as Premium. 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/privacy
Remote for Samsung
Control your Samsung TV with your phone. Features a fast touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and control. Your last used remote is saved for quick access.
- Save last remote for quick access
- Fast touchpad control
- Integrated keyboard
- Easy-to-use interface
- Amazing design
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Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface Have questions? Please feel free to contact us on support@os-apps.com *** DISCLAIMER - Remote for Samsung is not an official product of Samsung Electronics. - Remote for Samsung is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics. - Oz Shabbatth (the developer) is not affiliated with Samsung Electronics company. - Remote for Samsung is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the companies in the App bar feature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Samsung at none against Universal TV Remote ·'s shown. Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is chart position (#21 vs #166). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Universal TV Remote · sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Remote for Samsung sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Universal TV Remote · against 4.6 for Remote for Samsung. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95K and 59K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Remote for Samsung's.
Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Remote for Samsung every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote · | Remote for Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (95K ratings) | 4.6 (59K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | 35.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 95K — better | 59K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #21 — better | #166 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KRAFTWERK 9 LTD | Oz Shabbatth |
Customer experience
Universal TV Remote ·
Remote for Samsung
User reviews
Universal TV Remote ·
From 95K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Provides basic TV controls for free
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup
Remote for Samsung
From 59K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless TV control
- 💡 Customizable toolbar
- 💰 Affordable one-time fee for ad removal
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent reconnection issues
- 🕰️ Outdated design
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup
Bugs and requests
Universal TV Remote ·
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't detect TV
- Frequent disconnections
- Unresponsive controls
- Billing issues
Requested features
4 requests- Volume control
- More TV button options
- Tutorials or instructions
- Ability to save TV connections
Remote for Samsung
Reported bugs
3 issues- Up/down/left/right buttons not working consistently
- Keyboard function not working as expected
- App losing connection when phone goes to sleep
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control buttons
- Ability to switch remote type after initial setup
- Automatic reconnection without user intervention
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote ·
- Weekly universal TV remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly universal TV remote3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly universal TV remote3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- Year subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Year$34.991 Year
- Lifetime universal TV remote$14.99
Remote for Samsung
- No Ads$1.99
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