Comparison

Universal Remote vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs from your phone
  • WiFi network connection
  • Volume, channel, power control
  • Source and smart function control
  • Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
Features
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/

About

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Control your TV with intuitive gestures, voice commands, or a trackpad. Launch apps, get AI movie recommendations, and manage your device effortlessly. This app offers a convenient way to interact with compatible TVs.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope gesture control
  • Voice command integration
  • AI movie recommendations
  • App launching
  • Trackpad control
Features
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With easy-to-use button controls, innovative gyroscope support for gesture-based control, and voice command capabilities, you can control your TV however you prefer. Key Features: - Gyroscope Gesture Control: Move and tilt your phone to change channels, adjust volume, and more with intuitive gestures. - Voice Command Integration: Simply speak your commands to control your TV without lifting a finger. - Ask for a movie: AI would pick a movie for you to watch today depending on your mood. - Apps Launch: Launch popular apps on your right from your device. - Trackpad: Intuitive control replacing buttons with handy scroll control. Enjoy AI-powered movie recommendations, swift app launches, and intuitive trackpad control—all for just $9.99 with an annual subscription. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. This app is developed independently and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVXftOFgqfdaHeu80xvCkaB5SiFwqCbSeTqOj1b-600/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmSxQD2Nr2EwwFcrBB4uP4mRFUv33O3jXvcE6ym55fI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
Remote for Sam Control TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Remote at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 132) and review sentiment (18% vs 6%). Remote for Sam Control TVs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating 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. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Remote for Sam Control TVs sells 8 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 — 4.3 for Universal Remote against 4.4 for Remote for Sam Control TVs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Universal Remote versus Remote for Sam Control TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteRemote for Sam Control TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings)4.4 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better132
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesMarko Bilun

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings12,865 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative80.2%

Remote for Sam Control TVs

All ratings132 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps disconnecting from TV
  • Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
  • Crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
  • Improve compatibility with more TV models
  • Provide better troubleshooting and support options

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99
8 purchases

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Subscriptions8
  • Smart TV Remote Control$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Smart TV Remote Control$9.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Sam Control TVs free?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Remote for Sam Control TVs averages 4.4 from 132 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Remote for Sam Control TVs does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 28, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on August 27, 2026.

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