Sam Remote for Smart TV Things vs Easy Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Intuitive remote control
- Auto-detect Samsung TV
- Complete TV controls
- Mouse/Keyboard control
- One-time TV validation
- Automatic connection
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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
Easy Remote
Control your Samsung TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a full remote experience with features like trackpad mode, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching. It connects automatically via Wi-Fi and supports multiple TVs.
- Full remote control for Samsung TVs
- Trackpad and keyboard support
- One-tap app launching
- Turn TV on/off remotely
- Auto-connect via Wi-Fi
- Multi-TV support
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Easy Remote: Remote Control TV transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, full-featured remote built specifically for Samsung TVs. With a clean design and smart controls, you’ll never waste time searching for a physical remote again. Just open the app and take control instantly. Key Features: • Instant app launch: Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Twitch, and more with one tap • Turn your TV ON and OFF: Even when powered off (supported Samsung models) • Full remote control: Navigate with directional keys, adjust volume, change channels, open menus, and switch input sources • Trackpad Mode: Swipe, tap, and scroll like a smart remote touchpad • Keyboard Support: Quickly type searches or input text using your iPhone or iPad • Multi-TV Support: Connect and switch between multiple Samsung TVs with ease • Auto-connect via Wi-Fi: Your TV connects automatically whenever you open the app • Light or Dark Theme: Personalize the interface with your preferred style • Haptic Feedback: Enjoy subtle vibrations when interacting with buttons • Wakelock Support: Stay connected even when your phone screen goes idle • Available in 30+ languages: Supports over 30 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Dutch, Croatian, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, Italian, Catalan, Slovak, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Polish, Norwegian, Greek, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Hebrew, Indonesian, Hindi, Hungarian, Danish, Czech, and Turkish • Optimized for iPhone and iPad: Clean, responsive design that works seamlessly across screen sizes • SmartThings API: Built using the official SmartThings interface for reliable connectivity • Free Samsung Remote Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sampaio-tech.github.io/legal-docs Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung or any other trademark mentioned.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Easy Remote at none against Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's shown. Easy Remote also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (763 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Sam Remote for Smart TV Things sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Easy Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Easy Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam Remote for Smart TV Things has 763 ratings behind it against 17, 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 0% of Easy Remote'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, Easy Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sam Remote for Smart TV Things | Easy Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (763 ratings) | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 763 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Khanh Le | Pedro Henrique da Silva Sampaio |
Customer experience
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things
Easy Remote
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
Easy Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things
- 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
- Samsung TV Remote - Lifetime$39.99
Easy Remote
- Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annually$9.991 Year
Questions
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