# Sam Smart TV Remote vs Smart TVs Remote

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam Smart TV Remote | Smart TVs Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-smart-tv-remote-things-tv/id1473562701/reviews) | **[4.4 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tvs-remote/id1558793899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789501995) | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) |

## What reviewers say

### Sam Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-smart-tv-remote-things-tv/id1473562701)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.49 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Preimum | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and smooth
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires TV remote approval
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Not worth the money

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard for text input
- Improve connection stability
- Allow family sharing
- Reduce subscription cost


### Smart TVs Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tvs-remote/id1558793899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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