# Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus vs CipherPigeon

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus | CipherPigeon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-smart-tv-remote-plus/id1473273518/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherpigeon/id6794935271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MeisterApps BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473273517) | [Vespera Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883420590) |

## 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


### CipherPigeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherpigeon/id6794935271)

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.

**Highlights:** On-device text encryption, Image encryption to .cpg files, Cross-platform messaging compatibility, Secure passphrase management, Zero account or cloud storage required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 CipherPigeon free?

CipherPigeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus or CipherPigeon?

CipherPigeon is rated higher. Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while CipherPigeon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus or CipherPigeon have ads?

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus shows ads; CipherPigeon does not.

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