# Sam Remote for Smart TV Things vs Smart Remote Things Sam TV

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote Things Sam TV at none against Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's shown. Smart Remote Things Sam TV also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 28%). Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (763 vs 52). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sam Remote for Smart TV Things sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam Remote for Smart TV Things has 763 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's written reviews are positive against 44% of Smart Remote Things Sam TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things ships an update every 5 months, Smart Remote Things Sam TV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam Remote for Smart TV Things | Smart Remote Things Sam TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (763 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-remote-for-smart-tv-things/id1531621161/reviews)** | [4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-things-sam-tv/id1578153827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **763** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khanh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735756) | [Quang Huy Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528879425) |

## What reviewers say

### Sam Remote for Smart TV Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-remote-for-smart-tv-things/id1531621161)

Control your Samsung TV with your iPhone using this virtual remote. Connect once and manage your TV wirelessly with intuitive controls, including mouse and keyboard functionality. The app automatically detects and remembers your TV for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Intuitive remote control, Auto-detect Samsung TV, Complete TV controls, Mouse/Keyboard control, One-time TV validation, Automatic connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote for Samsung TV - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Samsung TV-Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Remote for Samsung TV - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Samsung TV Remote - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Doesn't work with all TVs
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Can't connect to TV
- Settings menu blocked by ads
- Frequent disconnections

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize buttons
- Better TV compatibility
- More free features


### 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 Sam Remote for Smart TV Things free?

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things 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, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things or Smart Remote Things Sam TV?

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things is rated higher. Sam Remote for Smart TV Things averages 4.5 out of 5 from 763 ratings, while Smart Remote Things Sam TV averages 4.0 from 52 ratings.

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

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

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

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Remote Things Sam TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things was updated on November 7, 2026 and Smart Remote Things Sam TV on November 3, 2026.

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