SmartRemote vs Remote for Samsung
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Remote for Samsung
Transform your smartphone into a remote control for your Samsung Smart TV. Easily connect to your TV to manage power, launch apps, and navigate content. Compatible with Samsung TVs from 2016 onwards.
- Control Samsung Smart TVs
- Launch TV apps directly
- Compatible with 2016+ models
- Simple Wi-Fi connection
- Power on/off functionality
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Turn your phone into a Samsung TV remote! Connect + control your Samsung Smart TV by following these simple steps after you download the app: 1.) Tap the power button to scan your Wifi network 2.) Select your Samsung TV 3.) Accept Device prompt on Samsung TV See it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gs4VM_e-kQ - Open Samsung TV Apps with a tap (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, Spotify, AppleTV, Prime Video, and TikTok) - Compatible with Samsung TVs 2016 and later. - If you have any problems please send screenshots/details to TapToolbox@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: - Remote for Samsung: TapToolbox is not an official product of Samsung, nor are we affiliated with the Samsung Electronics company Terms of Use: http://www.taptoolbox.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Samsung at none against SmartRemote's shown. Remote for Samsung also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote for Samsung sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for SmartRemote against 3.0 for Remote for Samsung. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Remote for Samsung every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRemote | Remote for Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | Michael Parks |
Customer experience
SmartRemote
Remote for Samsung
In-app purchases
SmartRemote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
Remote for Samsung
- Premium$2.491 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Premium$9.99
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