# Remote TV for Samsung vs Sam TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote TV for Samsung | Sam TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-for-samsung/id1473916192/reviews) | **[4.4 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jewelsapps S. L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/953047521) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote TV for Samsung

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-for-samsung/id1473916192)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Samsung Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Sam TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Samsung TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Life Time | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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