Comparison

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus vs Sam TV Remote Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Navigate menus, control apps, and use a keyboard and touchpad for faster input. Enjoy seamless control over your viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Full remote functionality
  • Advanced keyboard and mouse pad
  • Gesture control
  • App control
  • Web browser control
  • Fast search
Features
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The #1 remote control for your Samsung Smart TV. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a remote. ControlMeister universal remote app for Samsung Smart TVs offers full remote functionality. Easily control your channels, volume, menus, apps and navigation. It even has an advanced keyboard and mouse pad. This allows you to operate your smart TV easier and faster. Enter a URL or password in record time. This app is so much better than your normal remote. ControlMeister is the best free iPhone/iPad remote control unit for Samsung TV to browse thru your favorite apps. Save time and enter text easily on web browser or other apps. Access to movies, music and games will become so much simpler and easier! Functionalities: ■ Control your Samsung Smart TV with gestures from your iPhone and iPad. ControlMeister supports the latest Samsung Smart TVs. ■ Easily use apps on your Samsung Smart TV with the keyboard of this app. This also works in the ‘search’ option. Great if you want to visit websites on your television. Great when using apps like FB, Twitter, Vimeo, WhatsApp, Telegram, Amazon or Spotify. ■ Use the touchpad and keyboard to control the TV's web browser, apps and menu settings. No more fiddling with tiny keys using the factory remote control. ■ Control the cursor with your finger with the touchpad. Control channels, volume, search & apps with the swipe of your finger. Advantages: ■ Easy browsing ■ Fast search ■ No more lost remotes ■ Save time ■ Best signal ■ Better for environment ■ Latest technology With ControlMeister you can easily use a keyboard on your Samsung Smart TV so you don’t have to scroll through letters. The keyboard automatically pops up when necessary, so you don’t need to think about this. You can stay focused on your TV shows, movies or news. Control the cursor on your Samsung TV with your finger with the touchpad. Use gestures on your iPhone or iPad to control the TV’s web browser. With swipe gestures you can. change the volume and channel while keeping your eyes on the TV screen! Requirements: * Samsung Smart TV (2012 or newer) * WiFi * iPhone or iPad Which TV-model year do I have? You can see that by looking at the middle letter in your model type (on the back of your Samsung TV). E = 2012 F = 2013 H = 2014 J = 2015 K = 2016 M = 2017 N = 2018 R = 2019 T = 2020 A = 2021 Q = QLED (also supported) Example: UE55_E_S8000 = 2012. UE78_H_U8500L = 2014. Disclaimer: - This universal remote control for Samsung TVs does not support the keyboard function for Netflix & YouTube. They disabled this. - ControlMeister can only offer app control for Samsung TVs from 2016, or newer. UNLIMITED ACCESS PRO SUBSCRIPTION You need a subscription for unlimited access to all features without advertising and interruptions. 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. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before 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. 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://www.controlmeister.com/terms-of-use/ - Privacy policy: https://www.controlmeister.com/privacy-policy/ If you have any questions, please discover the FAQs on our website. Or, send an e-mail to info@controlmeister.com

About

Sam TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a remote for your Sam TV. Connect once to control your television with familiar navigation keys and quick access to streaming apps. Enjoy a fast and accurate experience without delay.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi network TV search
  • Physical remote-like navigation
  • Fast and accurate control
  • Direct access to YouTube and Netflix
  • Remembers connected TVs
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Control your Sam TV Remote with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a Sam TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your Sam TV. Featured: - Easily search for Sam TVs in the same wifi network - Navigation keys are similar to physical controls - Fast and accurate, no delay - Quick access to YouTube, Netflix Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung app and we are not affiliated with this company. Enjoy and leave your feedback! Terms of service:https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-ntb-software Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nbl-software

Screenshots

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus4 screens
Sam TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus and Sam TV Remote Control both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 40% of Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's. Sam TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 131). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Sam TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus against 4.4 for Sam TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus has 6.1K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus ships an update every 2 months, Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus versus Sam TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamsung Smart TV Remote PlusSam TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.1K ratings) — better4.4 (131 ratings)
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better131
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeisterApps BVLinh Nguyen

Customer experience

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

All ratings6,105 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative51.2%

Sam TV Remote Control

All ratings129 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't find TV on network
  • Volume and mute controls not working
  • App crashes when trying to access certain features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to turn TV on/off
  • Improve stability and reduce disconnections
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

Sam TV Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly: All Features$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan: All Features$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan: All Features3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay Only Once: All Features$39.99
4 purchases

Sam TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Samsung TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Life Time$44.99

Questions

Is Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus free?
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sam TV Remote Control free?
Sam TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus or Sam TV Remote Control?
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus is rated higher. Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Sam TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 131 ratings.
Do Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus or Sam TV Remote Control have ads?
Both Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus and Sam TV Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus or Sam TV Remote Control?
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sam TV Remote Control on November 3, 2026.

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