Comparison

Remote TV for Samsung vs Sam TV Remote Control

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

Sam TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a remote for your Sam TV. Connect once to control your television with familiar navigation keys and quick access to streaming apps. Enjoy a fast and accurate experience without delay.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi network TV search
  • Physical remote-like navigation
  • Fast and accurate control
  • Direct access to YouTube and Netflix
  • Remembers connected TVs
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Control your Sam TV Remote with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a Sam TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your Sam TV. Featured: - Easily search for Sam TVs in the same wifi network - Navigation keys are similar to physical controls - Fast and accurate, no delay - Quick access to YouTube, Netflix Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung app and we are not affiliated with this company. Enjoy and leave your feedback! Terms of service:https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-ntb-software Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nbl-software

Screenshots

Remote TV for Samsung4 screens
Sam TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote TV for Samsung at none against Sam TV Remote Control's shown. Remote TV for Samsung also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (76% vs 67%). Sam TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Remote TV for Samsung sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sam TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.2 for Remote TV for Samsung against 4.4 for Sam TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 131 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Remote TV for Samsung's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote TV for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote TV for Samsung versus Sam TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TV for SamsungSam TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45 ratings)4.4 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings45131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJewelsapps S. L.Linh Nguyen

Customer experience

Remote TV for Samsung

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

Sam TV Remote Control

All ratings129 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote TV for Samsung

One-time1
  • Samsung Full Version$1.99
4 purchases

Sam TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Samsung TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Life Time$44.99

Questions

Is Remote TV for Samsung free?
Remote TV for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sam TV Remote Control free?
Sam TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote TV for Samsung or Sam TV Remote Control?
Sam TV Remote Control is rated higher. Remote TV for Samsung averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Sam TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 131 ratings.
Do Remote TV for Samsung or Sam TV Remote Control have ads?
Sam TV Remote Control shows ads; Remote TV for Samsung does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV for Samsung or Sam TV Remote Control?
Remote TV for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, and Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote TV for Samsung was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sam TV Remote Control on November 3, 2026.

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