Comparison

Sam Smart TV Remote vs Smart TVs Remote

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

Head to head
About

Sam Smart TV Remote

Control your Samsung Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers an intuitive virtual remote, quick app access, and the ability to cast photos and videos from your library. Mirror your phone's screen wirelessly to your TV.

Highlights
  • Intuitive virtual remote
  • Quick app and channel access
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Wireless screen mirroring
  • Search for movies and shows
Features
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Connect and control your Samsung Smart TV remote with your iPhone using our lightning fast controller app and can use as second remote in a matter of seconds. Use our Apps feature to search for your favorite movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos. This app also allows you to cast photos and videos from your library directly onto your Samsung Smart TV remote, making sharing your favorite photos and videos with your friends and family easier than ever. Swap your old remote for one that will never break, that you'll never lose, and can do so much more than just control your Samsung Smart TV remote Features: + Intuitive virtual remote. + Quick access to your favorite apps and channels. + Cast feature: Cast media directly from library. + Mirroring features: Allows a phone, tablet wirelessly display on another Smart TV device screen Premium Subscriptions Terms & Conditions: - Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Remote and access to all of its Premium features, without ads. - Non-subscribed users can use each Premium feature once a day. - Users can subscribe to two different plans: Weekly and Monthly auto-renewing subscriptions; or purchase a Lifetime remote for which they will receive all updates and new features forever. - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of 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: http://uniremotelabs.com//terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com//privacy-policy/ Any questions? Contact us: support@uniremotelab.com DISCLAIMER: This is not an official Samsung app, but rather a support tool developed independently to enhance the experience for Samsung users.

About

Smart TVs Remote

This application allows users to control their Samsung smart TVs directly from their iPhone or iPad. It offers features like a touchpad for navigation, quick access to apps and channels, and the ability to cast photos and videos. Ensure your device and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Samsung smart TVs
  • Touchpad for easy navigation
  • Quick access to favorite apps/channels
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity required
Features
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Smart TV Remote is the best iPhone / iPad application to control your Samsung smart TV. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your Samsung smart TV. Smart TV Remote remote works with the following TVs: ◆ Series Q (2017/2020) ◆ Series T (2020) ◆ Series R (2019) ◆ Series N (2018) ◆ Series M (2017) ◆ Series K (2016) ◆ Series F (2013) ◆ Series E (2012) ◆ Series D (2011) ◆ Series C (2010) Features ◆ Remote controls your TV ◆ Touchpad for easy navigation ◆ Quick access to your favorite apps and channels ◆ Cast Photos & Videos Disclaimer This app is not an official Samsung application.

Screenshots

Sam Smart TV Remote4 screens
Smart TVs Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sam Smart TV Remote at 49K against Smart TVs Remote's 194. Smart TVs Remote's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Sam Smart TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart TVs Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.3 for Sam Smart TV Remote against 4.4 for Smart TVs Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam Smart TV Remote has 49K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Sam Smart TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 45% of Smart TVs Remote's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sam Smart TV Remote versus Smart TVs Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSam Smart TV RemoteSmart TVs Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (49K ratings)4.4 (194 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49K — better194
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDTripti Kumari

Customer experience

Sam Smart TV Remote

All ratings49,116 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative59.1%

Smart TVs Remote

All ratings194 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

Sam Smart TV Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Can't find TV
  • App crashes frequently
  • Buttons don't respond
  • Constant ads and pop-ups

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add keyboard for text input
  • Improve connection stability
  • Allow family sharing
  • Reduce subscription cost

Smart TVs Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Sam Smart TV Remote

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Premium$9.491 Month
  • Monthly Premium$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Preimum$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99
1 purchases

Smart TVs Remote

One-time1
  • Premium Version$3.99

Questions

Is Sam Smart TV Remote free?
Sam Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TVs Remote free?
Smart TVs Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam Smart TV Remote or Smart TVs Remote?
Smart TVs Remote is rated higher. Sam Smart TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Smart TVs Remote averages 4.4 from 194 ratings.
Do Sam Smart TV Remote or Smart TVs Remote have ads?
Both Sam Smart TV Remote and Smart TVs Remote show ads.

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