Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus vs CipherPigeon
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
CipherPigeon
Securely encrypt text and images on your device before sending them through any messaging platform. Protect your sensitive information with on-device encryption and manage multiple passphrases for different contacts.
- On-device text encryption
- Image encryption to .cpg files
- Cross-platform messaging compatibility
- Secure passphrase management
- Zero account or cloud storage required
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Encrypt anything. Send it anywhere. CipherPigeon is a mobile encryption tool that works across every messaging platform — no accounts, no servers, no compromise. Whether you're sending a sensitive message over SMS, email, WhatsApp, or Discord, CipherPigeon encrypts it before it ever leaves your screen. Even if the network is compromised, all anyone sees is meaningless cipher text. TEXT ENCRYPTION Type your message, enter your passphrase, and encrypt it instantly. Copy the encrypted packet and paste it into any app. Your recipient decrypts it with CipherPigeon using the same passphrase. IMAGE ENCRYPTION Lock photos into encrypted .cpg files and share them anywhere. Only someone with CipherPigeon and the correct passphrase can unlock them. KEY VAULT Store and manage multiple passphrases securely on your device for different contacts or use cases. WHY CIPHERPIGEON? • Zero accounts required • Zero cloud storage • 100% on-device encryption • Works on any messaging platform • No data ever leaves your device unencrypted Engineered by Vespera Systems. Encrypt everything. Trust nothing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CipherPigeon at 5.0 against Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's 4.5. CipherPigeon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 1). On price 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. Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CipherPigeon asks for nothing beyond the download.
CipherPigeon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus | CipherPigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MeisterApps BV | Vespera Systems |
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
CipherPigeon
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
CipherPigeon
No in-app purchases
Questions
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