# Universal TV Remote · vs Remote for Samsung

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 #160). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Remote for Samsung |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews) | **[4.6 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung/id1455009028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 59K |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #160 |
| Size | 91 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Utilities, #34 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Touchpad navigation, Wake-on-LAN support, Wide model compatibility, Supports various OS

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly universal TV remote | $6.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime universal TV remote | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Provides basic TV controls for free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't detect TV
- Frequent disconnections
- Unresponsive controls
- Billing issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- More TV button options
- Tutorials or instructions
- Ability to save TV connections


### Remote for Samsung

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung/id1455009028)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Save last remote for quick access, Fast touchpad control, Integrated keyboard, Easy-to-use interface, Amazing design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless TV control
- 💡 Customizable toolbar
- 💰 Affordable one-time fee for ad removal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent reconnection issues
- 🕰️ Outdated design
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup

**Reported bugs**

- Up/down/left/right buttons not working consistently
- Keyboard function not working as expected
- App losing connection when phone goes to sleep

**Requested features**

- Volume control buttons
- Ability to switch remote type after initial setup
- Automatic reconnection without user intervention


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

Universal TV Remote · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote for Samsung free?

Remote for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote · or Remote for Samsung?

Remote for Samsung is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Remote for Samsung averages 4.6 from 59K ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote · or Remote for Samsung have ads?

Universal TV Remote · shows ads; Remote for Samsung does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · or Remote for Samsung?

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Remote for Samsung every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote for Samsung on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Universal TV Remote · or Remote for Samsung?

Universal TV Remote · currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Remote for Samsung at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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