# Sam Smart TV Remote vs Roko TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Roko TV Remote at 4.7 against Sam Smart TV Remote's 4.3. Roko TV 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.

Both are free to download. Sam Smart TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Roko TV 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.

Roko TV 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.

Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, Roko TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam Smart TV Remote | Roko TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-smart-tv-remote-things-tv/id1473562701/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roko-tv-remote/id6780733992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 168 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789501995) | [Kyzeno Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772930010) |

## 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


### Roko TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roko-tv-remote/id6780733992)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sam Smart TV Remote free?

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

### Is Roko TV Remote free?

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

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

Roko TV Remote is rated higher. Sam Smart TV Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Roko TV Remote averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

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

Both Sam Smart TV Remote and Roko TV Remote show ads.

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

Sam Smart TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Roko TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sam Smart TV Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Roko TV Remote on October 28, 2026.

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