Comparison

Remote TV for Samsung vs SmartRemote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote TV for Samsung

Control your Samsung TV with this intuitive app. Easily access all your TV's functions, including channel guides and smart hub apps, from your iPhone or iPad. Customize the remote's appearance to your liking.

Highlights
  • Samsung TV remote control
  • Channel guide access
  • Smart Hub app access
  • Customizable remote design
  • Quick installation
  • Samsung Smart Touch controller
Features
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Remote TV is a remote control that allows you to control your SAMSUNG TV. The installation is very simple, in less than 10 seconds you will have it working. All you have to do is have your TV and your iPhone/iPad on the same wifi network. You will have available all the buttons that your television currently has, but in an app with personalized design. Channel guide: you will have the channel guide in a single button. It also includes a Samsung Smart Touch controller - you can save $85! You will have access to all your apps with Smart Hub (Youtube, Spotify, Netflix, Twitch, ...) Customize all the colors of your TV remote (buttons, backgrounds, ...) Main characteristics: - Quick installation - TV Channel Guide - Built-in Samsung Smart Touch controller - Access to all your apps - Color customization What are you waiting for to download it? These are some of the compatible models: UE48H6270,UE48H6400,UE48J6300,UE48JS9000,UE50HU6900,UE50JU6800,UE55H6400,UE55HU7500,UE55JS8500,UE55JU6800,UE55JU7505,UE55JU7590,UN40JU6000,UN60JS7000 ... and many more. Notice This app is not an official Samsung product and is not affiliated with Samsung Company.

About

SmartRemote

Control all your Smart TVs from a single app, eliminating the need for multiple remotes. Seamlessly mirror content from your phone and navigate your TV with a touchpad and convenient text entry.

Highlights
  • Effortless Smart TV Control
  • Mirror Videos, Photos, and Music
  • Easy Mouse Control with Touchpad
  • Convenient Text Entry
  • Volume and Channel Control
  • Player Controls
  • Abundance of Menu Options
Features
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Control your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Xiaomi and Hisense Smart TVs — plus Apple TV, soundbars, set-top boxes and projectors — from one app. No more juggling multiple remotes. TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal remote. Discover your TVs automatically on Wi-Fi, tap to connect, and start controlling instantly. NEW IN 3.0: APPLE TV, HOMEKIT & MATTER + A dedicated Apple TV remote with a clean, Apple-style clickpad + Control Apple TV and HomeKit-enabled TVs set up in Apple's Home app + Works with Matter accessories you've added to Apple Home + No IP addresses or pairing codes needed — your devices just appear MORE THAN JUST TVs + Dedicated remotes for soundbars, set-top & cable boxes, and projectors + Organize every device by room and open the right remote in a tap SUPPORTED BRANDS + Samsung Smart TV (2016+) + LG webOS TV + Sony Bravia + Roku TV & Roku players + Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick + Xiaomi Mi TV / Mi Box + Hisense VIDAA TV + Apple TV, HomeKit & Matter TVs FULL REMOTE CONTROL + D-pad navigation with OK/Select + Volume up/down and mute + Channel up/down + Power on/off with Wake-on-LAN + Home, Back, Menu, Source/Input + Number pad for direct channel entry + Media controls: Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop SMART FEATURES + Touchpad with LG Magic Remote-style mouse control + Type on your phone, text appears on TV + Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more + Browse on your phone, watch on your TV + Mirror videos, photos and music to your TV EASY SETUP + Auto-discovers Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network + Apple TV & HomeKit devices set up through Apple's Home app + Connect by IP address for manual setup + Wake powered-off TVs with Wake-on-LAN + No hub or extra hardware required Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. Terms & Conditions: https://mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Remote TV for Samsung4 screens
SmartRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote TV for Samsung at 76% against SmartRemote's 10%. Remote TV for Samsung also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Remote TV for Samsung sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote TV for Samsung holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote TV for Samsung has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Remote TV for Samsung's written reviews are positive against 10% of SmartRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote TV for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, SmartRemote every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote TV for Samsung versus SmartRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TV for SamsungSmartRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJewelsapps S. L.MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

Customer experience

Remote TV for Samsung

All ratings45 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%

SmartRemote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote TV for Samsung

One-time1
  • Samsung Full Version$1.99
3 purchases

SmartRemote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Remote TV for Samsung free?
Remote TV for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote TV for Samsung or SmartRemote?
Remote TV for Samsung is rated higher. Remote TV for Samsung averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while SmartRemote averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Remote TV for Samsung or SmartRemote have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; Remote TV for Samsung does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV for Samsung or SmartRemote?
Remote TV for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, and SmartRemote every 8 days. Most recently, Remote TV for Samsung was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmartRemote on November 3, 2026.

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