Comparison

Sam Smart TV Remote vs Camera Detector App

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

Camera Detector App

Scan your surroundings and Wi-Fi networks for unusual devices that may compromise your privacy. Detect hidden cameras, GPS trackers, and other potential threats using AI lens detection and network scanning. Stay safe and secure in hotels, at home, or in any sensitive location.

Highlights
  • AI Camera & Lens Detection
  • Wi-Fi Scanner
  • Bluetooth Scanner
  • GPS Tracker Detection
  • Scan History
Features
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Our app helps you scan your surroundings and Wi-Fi networks to check for unusual devices that might affect your privacy, especially in important places such as hotels, bathroom, your home. Stay safe and private. Find the new Wi-Fi, Network, Bluetooth & AI Lens Scanner, GPS trackers & more. Features: - AI Camera & Lens Detection - WiFi Scanner - Bluetooth Scanner - Scan History This app is designed as a supporting tool to help you scan your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Network nearby and identify unfamiliar devices through iPhone Camera with applied AI training of object detection. It does not guarantee 100% detection of hidden cameras. You can choose a weekly subscription or yearly subscription (3 days trial). – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to 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. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-camera-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-camera-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Sam Smart TV Remote4 screens
Camera Detector App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sam Smart TV Remote at free with in-app purchases against Camera Detector App's subscription. Sam Smart TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 20%) and ratings volume (49K vs 10K). Camera Detector App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Camera Detector App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 Camera Detector App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Sam Smart TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 20% of Camera Detector App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, Camera Detector App every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sam Smart TV Remote versus Camera Detector App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSam Smart TV RemoteCamera Detector App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (49K ratings)4.4 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better10K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDHMA Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Sam Smart TV Remote

All ratings49,116 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative59.1%

Camera Detector App

All ratings9,939 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

Sam Smart TV Remote

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Camera Detector App

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Useful for detecting hidden cameras
  • ⭐ Helped resolve privacy issues

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Fails to detect known cameras
  • 💰 Expensive subscription required
  • 🤖 Inaccurate detection of non-camera objects
  • 🤔 Confusing and lacking instructions

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

Camera Detector App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to fix detected issues
  • Inability to view app information without subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve camera detection accuracy
  • Provide clear instructions and tutorials
  • Offer a more affordable pricing model

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
4 purchases

Camera Detector App

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock all features weekly$6.997 Days
  • All Advanced Features Annually3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Acquire all features endlessly$49.99

Questions

Is Sam Smart TV Remote free?
Sam Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Detector App free?
Camera Detector App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam Smart TV Remote or Camera Detector App?
Camera Detector App is rated higher. Sam Smart TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Camera Detector App averages 4.4 from 10K ratings.
Do Sam Smart TV Remote or Camera Detector App have ads?
Sam Smart TV Remote shows ads; Camera Detector App does not.
Which is updated more often, Sam Smart TV Remote or Camera Detector App?
Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Camera Detector App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sam Smart TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Camera Detector App on October 24, 2026.

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