# Universal TV Remote · vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote · at freemium against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. Universal TV Remote · also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 6%) and ratings volume (89K vs 132). Remote for Sam Control TVs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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 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.

Universal TV Remote · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 89K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Universal TV Remote ·'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Remote for Sam Control TVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews)** | [4.4 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | **33.8% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Marko Bilun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846390343) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Utilities, #40 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 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote · free?

Universal TV Remote · 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 TV Remote · or Remote for Sam Control TVs?

Universal TV Remote · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89K ratings, while Remote for Sam Control TVs averages 4.4 from 132 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote · or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?

Universal TV Remote · shows ads; Remote for Sam Control TVs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · or Remote for Sam Control TVs?

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on September 27, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on August 27, 2026.

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