# Sam Smart TV Remote vs OpenSkai

The clearest difference is rating: OpenSkai at 5.0 against Sam Smart TV Remote's 4.3. OpenSkai also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Sam Smart TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. OpenSkai asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenSkai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam Smart TV Remote has 49K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, OpenSkai weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam Smart TV Remote | OpenSkai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-smart-tv-remote-things-tv/id1473562701/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openskai/id6765978300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 168 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789501995) | [KWADWO ADUSEI POKU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896149138) |

## 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


### OpenSkai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openskai/id6765978300)

Engage in natural conversations with an AI agent that visually represents your ideas in real-time. This tool transforms spoken words into clear notes, visuals, and interactive elements, aiding learning, planning, and brainstorming.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI voice companion, Visual workspace for ideas, Natural conversation interaction, Live note-taking and visuals, Interactive moments, Account settings and support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sam Smart TV Remote free?

Sam Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenSkai free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sam Smart TV Remote or OpenSkai?

OpenSkai is rated higher. Sam Smart TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while OpenSkai averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sam Smart TV Remote or OpenSkai have ads?

Sam Smart TV Remote shows ads; OpenSkai does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sam Smart TV Remote or OpenSkai?

Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, and OpenSkai weekly. Most recently, Sam Smart TV Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and OpenSkai on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*