# Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus vs Sam TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus | Sam TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-tv-remote-plus/id1473273518/reviews)** | [4.4 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MeisterApps BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473273517) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-tv-remote-plus/id1473273518)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly: All Features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan: All Features | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan: All Features | $19.99 | per year |
| Pay Only Once: All Features | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Useful features like trackpad and keyboard
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional disconnections and glitches
- 🔋 Can't turn TV on/off with app
- 💸 Expensive subscription for full features
- 🔥 Overly aggressive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Samsung TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Life Time | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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