# Sam Remote for Smart TV Things vs Easy Remote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam Remote for Smart TV Things | Easy Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (763 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-remote-for-smart-tv-things/id1531621161/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-remote-remote-control-tv/id6743863738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **763** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **28.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khanh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735756) | [Pedro Henrique da Silva Sampaio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804988483) |

## 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


### Easy Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-remote-remote-control-tv/id6743863738)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |


## 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 Easy Remote free?

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

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

Easy Remote is rated higher. Sam Remote for Smart TV Things averages 4.5 out of 5 from 763 ratings, while Easy Remote averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

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

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

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

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things ships an update every 5 months, and Easy Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things was updated on November 3, 2026 and Easy Remote on October 30, 2026.

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