Comparison

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things vs SamRemote

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

SamRemote

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful Smart TV remote - no physical remote needed. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics. FREE FEATURES - D-Pad navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right) - OK, Back, Home, Menu controls - Volume up/down and Mute - Channel up/down - Playback: Play, Pause, Stop, Skip - Auto-discover Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi - Manual connect via IP address - Save and reconnect to your TVs PREMIUM - 7-DAY FREE TRIAL - App Launcher: open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more in one tap - Pad Mode: touchpad gestures for fast, precise navigation - Power On: wake your Smart TV from your phone - Ad-Free: no ads, no interruptions HOW IT WORKS Your phone and Smart TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. The app automatically scans and connects with no cables, no Bluetooth, and no complicated setup. On first connection, accept the pairing prompt on your TV screen. Supports most Smart TVs (2016-2025). NOTES - Requires Local Network Access permission - Power On requires your TV's MAC address (found in TV Network Settings) - Smart TVs only SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Premium plans: Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime. Monthly and Annual include a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings. Support: https://sweeper.sg-van.fun/tvremote/support/index.html?lang=en Privacy: https://sweeper.sg-van.fun/tvremote/privacy/index.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things4 screens
SamRemote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SamRemote at none against Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's shown. SamRemote also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Sam Remote for Smart TV Things's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

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 SamRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam Remote for Smart TV Things ships an update every 5 months, SamRemote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things versus SamRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSam Remote for Smart TV ThingsSamRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (763 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings763 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhanh LeJing Tang

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

SamRemote

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
3 purchases

SamRemote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

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 SamRemote free?
SamRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sam Remote for Smart TV Things or SamRemote have ads?
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things shows ads; SamRemote does not.
Which is updated more often, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things or SamRemote?
Sam Remote for Smart TV Things ships an update every 5 months, and SamRemote every 2 months. Most recently, Sam Remote for Smart TV Things was updated on October 27, 2026 and SamRemote on October 18, 2026.

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