Technician Service Tool vs SamTV Remote+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Technician Service Tool
This application is designed for authorized service engineers to diagnose and upgrade firmware on select Whirlpool home appliances. It is strictly for professional use and not intended for consumers.
- Diagnose Whirlpool appliances
- Upgrade appliance firmware
- For authorized service engineers
- Select Whirlpool models
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The Global Service Tool app is used for diagnosing and upgrading the firmware of selected Whirlpool Home Applicances by the Service Engineer. Important: This application is only for authorized and qualified service technicians. This application is not intended for consumer use and unauthorised consumer use is prohibited.
SamTV Remote+
Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for your SamTV. Effortlessly control channels, volume, apps, and navigate menus with a built-in keyboard and touchpad. Compatible with SamTV models from 2016 onwards.
- Easy WiFi setup
- Full remote functionality
- Smart navigation
- Built-in keyboard
- Touchpad control
- App and channel control
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Smart Remote for SamTV – Easy & Fast Control Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your SamTV You can effortlessly navigate, adjust volume, change channels, and control your favorite apps - all from your phone. No more searching for lost remotes! ******Key Features: * Easy Setup – Auto-detect and connect to your SamTV over WiFi. * Full Remote Control – Power, volume, channels, and input selection. * Smart Navigation – Seamlessly browse apps and settings. * Built-in Keyboard – Quick text entry for apps and search. * Touchpad Control – Smooth and precise navigation. Compatible with SamTV models from 2016+. Download now and experience seamless TV control with just your iPhone! Terms of Service: https://www.companjenapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.companjenapps.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Technician Service Tool at none against SamTV Remote+'s 4. Technician Service Tool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). SamTV Remote+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. SamTV Remote+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Technician Service Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Technician Service Tool against 5.0 for SamTV Remote+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Technician Service Tool ships an update every 13 months, SamTV Remote+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Technician Service Tool | SamTV Remote+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whirlpool Corporation | Ngoc Tran |
Customer experience
Technician Service Tool
SamTV Remote+
In-app purchases
Technician Service Tool
No in-app purchases
SamTV Remote+
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$34.99
Questions
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