Comparison

Sam Smart TV Remote vs Onn 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

Onn Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV with features like quick Wi-Fi connection, a responsive D-pad, touchpad, numpad, and easy keyboard input for seamless navigation and text entry.

Highlights
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
  • D-pad, touchpad, and numpad controls
  • Easy keyboard text input
  • Works with popular Smart TVs
  • Automatic device detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful, all-in-one TV remote. Whether your original remote is lost, broken, or just out of reach, this app gives you full control of your smart TV in seconds—no setup stress, no clutter. [Features] - Quick and seamless connection: Connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi in just a few taps. The app automatically detects compatible devices on your network so you can start controlling instantly. - D-pad, touchpad, and numpad in one app: Switch channels, adjust volume, power your TV on/off. Easily navigate your TV menus with a clean, responsive interface designed for everyday use. - Keyboard input made easy: Typing on TV is painful - we fix that. Enter text directly from your phone to search shows, log in to apps, or browse the web on your TV. - Works with popular Smart TVs: Our app is compatible with a wide range of Smart TV brands, making it your go-to remote for multiple devices at home. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-terms/

Screenshots

Sam Smart TV Remote4 screens
Onn Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onn Remote at 4.7 against Sam Smart TV Remote's 4.3. Onn Remote also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Sam Smart TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 14). On price, update cadence, 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 Onn Remote 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

Onn Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam Smart TV Remote has 49K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, Onn Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sam Smart TV Remote versus Onn Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSam Smart TV RemoteOnn Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (49K ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings49K — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDAI Powered App

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%

Onn Remote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

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

Onn 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
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  • 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

Onn Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Trial Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Trial Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Sam Smart TV Remote free?
Sam Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onn Remote free?
Onn Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam Smart TV Remote or Onn Remote?
Onn Remote is rated higher. Sam Smart TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Onn Remote averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Sam Smart TV Remote or Onn Remote have ads?
Both Sam Smart TV Remote and Onn Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sam Smart TV Remote or Onn Remote?
Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Onn Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sam Smart TV Remote was updated on October 26, 2026 and Onn Remote on October 25, 2026.

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