# SmartRemote vs Smart Remote Things Sam TV

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote Things Sam TV at 4.1 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Smart Remote Things Sam TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (44% vs 10%). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Things Sam TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Remote Things Sam TV holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote Things Sam TV has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 44% of Smart Remote Things Sam TV's.

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Smart Remote Things Sam TV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Smart Remote Things Sam TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-things-sam-tv/id1578153827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Quang Huy Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528879425) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Smart Remote Things Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-things-sam-tv/id1578153827)

Control your smart TV and cast media from your device. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and stream photos, videos, and music to your television.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Smooth navigation touchpad, Launch TV apps quickly, Cast photos and videos, Cast web videos, Cast music

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.49 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Trial | $26.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Remote Things Sam TV free?

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

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

Smart Remote Things Sam TV is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Remote Things Sam TV averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.

### Do SmartRemote or Smart Remote Things Sam TV have ads?

SmartRemote shows ads; Smart Remote Things Sam TV does not.

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

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Smart Remote Things Sam TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart Remote Things Sam TV on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*