Comparison

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things vs Sam TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things

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
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Sam Remote TV is a virtual remote control that lets you control your Samsung TV from your iPhone. Easily connect once and the app will remember your TV. To use the Samsung TV Remote you must have your iPhone/iPad on the same wifi network as your TV and you accept only one message that appears on your TV. Because the application runs through the wireless network, it is not necessary to be close to the TV. The main features Samsung Remote: - Intuitive remote control. - Auto-detect Samsung TV - Complete Remote controls for TV - Mouse / Keyboard control for TV - Validate only once on TV Remote - Automatically connect previously connected Samsung TVs Thanks for downloading this app. If this app doesn't work with your phone or TV, please send it to e-mail: khanhlv.it@gmail.com DISCLAIMER Sam Remote TV is neither an official Samsung product nor are we affiliated with the Samsung Electronics company. Privacy Policy: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/privac-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/licensed-application-end-user-license.html

About

Sam TV Remote Control

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
Read full description

Control your Sam TV Remote with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a Sam TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your Sam TV. Featured: - Easily search for Sam TVs in the same wifi network - Navigation keys are similar to physical controls - Fast and accurate, no delay - Quick access to YouTube, Netflix Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung app and we are not affiliated with this company. Enjoy and leave your feedback! Terms of service:https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-ntb-software Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nbl-software

Screenshots

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things4 screens
Sam TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things and Sam TV Remote Control both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 28% of Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's. Sam TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's advantage is ratings volume (761 vs 129) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads 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. Sam Remote for Smart TV Things sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sam Remote for Smart TV Things against 4.4 for Sam TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam Remote for Smart TV Things has 761 ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things ships an update every 5 months, Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things versus Sam TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSam Remote for Smart TV ThingsSam TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (761 ratings) — better4.4 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings761 — better129
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhanh LeLinh Nguyen

Customer experience

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things

All ratings761 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.8%

Sam TV Remote Control

All ratings129 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't connect to TV
  • Settings menu blocked by ads
  • Frequent disconnections

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize buttons
  • Better TV compatibility
  • More free features

Sam TV Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things

Subscriptions3
  • Remote for Samsung TV - Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Remote for Samsung TV-Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Remote for Samsung TV - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Samsung TV Remote - Lifetime$39.99
4 purchases

Sam TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Samsung TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Life Time$44.99

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 Sam TV Remote Control free?
Sam TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things or Sam TV Remote Control?
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things is rated higher. Sam Remote for Smart TV Things averages 4.5 out of 5 from 761 ratings, while Sam TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.
Do Sam Remote for Smart TV Things or Sam TV Remote Control have ads?
Both Sam Remote for Smart TV Things and Sam TV Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things or Sam TV Remote Control?
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things ships an update every 5 months, and Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sam TV Remote Control on October 16, 2026.

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