Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus vs FlightLog Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Full remote functionality
- Advanced keyboard and mouse pad
- Gesture control
- App control
- Web browser control
- Fast search
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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
FlightLog Pro
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FlightLog Pro is a purpose-built digital logbook for pilots who need accurate, reliable flight records — from single legs to complex multi-sector duty days. FLIGHT CALCULATOR Log your entire duty period from sign-on to sign-off. Enter off-block, airborne, landing, and on-block times per sector — FlightLog Pro calculates flight time, block time, and duty time automatically, including flights that cross midnight UTC. Add unlimited sectors to a single duty day. Each sector tracks its own route, aircraft, fuel, crew, approach type, and pilot function (PF/PM). Departure airports auto-populate from the previous sector's arrival. AUTOMATIC NIGHT TIME Night time is calculated automatically using NOAA sunrise/sunset algorithms and your departure and arrival airport coordinates — no manual lookup required. Choose between civil twilight, nautical twilight, or official sunset definitions. LOGBOOK & DASHBOARD Browse your complete flight history in card or list view, grouped by date. The dashboard gives you totals at a glance: flight hours, block hours, night time, instrument time, PIC/SIC split, and a monthly hours chart with selectable time ranges. Search by airport, aircraft, or route. Filter by role, date range, or flight type. Every entry is fully editable. EXPORT YOUR RECORDS Export your logbook in three formats: - CSV for spreadsheets and airline submissions - PDF for a formatted, print-ready logbook - JSON for a complete data backup with restore capability Share via AirDrop, Mail, Files, or any connected service. WORLD CLOCKS A dedicated UTC display with live analog clocks for your regular destinations. Add any timezone, pin your favourites, and see ICAO airport codes at a glance — built for pilots who think in Zulu. NIGHT FLIGHT MODE Three themes — Light, Dark, and Night Flight. Night Flight mode shifts the entire interface to aviation-standard red tones, preserving your night vision in the cockpit. DESIGNED FOR PILOTS - ICAO airport codes throughout - Captain / First Officer role tracking - PF/PM function per sector - ILS, VOR, RNAV, and Visual approach logging - Fuel tracking in tonnes, kg, lbs, gallons, or litres - Crew name logging per sector - Configurable default role and fuel units PRIVACY & SYNC All data is stored on your device. No account required, no tracking, no analytics. Enable iCloud to sync seamlessly across iPhone and iPad — your logbook is always with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus at Free against FlightLog Pro's $5.99. FlightLog Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus is free to download; FlightLog Pro costs $5.99 up front. Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. FlightLog Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus ships an update every 2 months, FlightLog Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus | FlightLog Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MeisterApps BV | Maurice Rondeau |
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
FlightLog Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus
- Weekly: All Features$6.997 Days
- Monthly Plan: All Features$9.991 Month
- Annual Plan: All Features3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pay Only Once: All Features$39.99
FlightLog Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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