Comparison

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App vs Smart Things

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App

Control your smart TV with your phone. Stream photos, videos, and music from your device or the internet directly to your television. Enjoy easy media playback and casting features.

Highlights
  • Remote control your Smart TV
  • Cast Photos & Videos from device
  • Cast Media from cloud storage
  • Search and cast music
  • Cast media from internet
  • Photo slideshow casting
  • Easy media playback controls
Features
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Smart TV App remote control that lets you control your TV Smart Remote will allow you to stream any photo, videos, media content from your device or internet to your Smart TV. FEATURES - Remote control your Smart TV - Cast Photos & Videos from your Camera Roll - Cast Media Files from Dropbox & Google Drive - Search and cast your favorite music tracks - Search and cast any media from internet using built-in browser - Photo slideshow casting - Easy media playing controls SETUP GUIDE: Please make sure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Premium Subscription: Smart Remote includes an optional auto-renewable subscription to access current and future premium categories (price may vary depending on location): - Subscription start from USD 1.99. - a 1-week subscription - a 1-month subscription - a 1-year subscription with 3 days free trial • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://tvcast.in/policies.html#tos Privacy: https://tvcast.in/policies.html

About

Smart Things

Control your smart home devices, including TVs, air conditioners, and lighting, from your phone. Integrate multiple devices for easy management and set the perfect ambiance. Enjoy a connected lifestyle with effortless control at your fingertips.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Air conditioner management
  • LED lighting control
  • Smart speaker integration
  • Multi-device management
  • Automatic device detection
  • Remote access
Features
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Smart Things: Remote Control lets you seamlessly control your smart home devices from your phone. Manage your entertainment and home environment with a single, easy-to-use app. Key Features: - Remote control for Smart TVs with intuitive navigation and quick access to channels and volume - Control your air conditioner settings directly from the app - Manage LED lighting to set the perfect ambiance in any room - Connect and control compatible smart speakers for an enhanced audio experience - Integrate multiple smart home devices in one place for easy management - Simple setup with automatic device detection on your home network - Use from anywhere with secure connection and privacy-focused design Make your home smarter and entertainment effortless with Smart Things: Remote Control. Experience full control at your fingertips and enjoy a connected lifestyle. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. By using this app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnytApSm6HFcKQCxl9St9TvnQsPezE7zlC4_CN4lvdY/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hHhSqCDry8avp9ml0r0qf64PihBPhmsIP4rHzCT9KAw/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App4 screens
Smart Things4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Things at none against Smart TV Things for Sam TV App's shown. Smart Things also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Smart TV Things for Sam TV App's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 177) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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. Smart TV Things for Sam TV App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart Things sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.2 for Smart TV Things for Sam TV App against 4.2 for Smart Things. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Things for Sam TV App has 28K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of Smart TV Things for Sam TV App's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Things's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App ships an update every 6 months, Smart Things monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart TV Things for Sam TV App versus Smart Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Things for Sam TV AppSmart Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (28K ratings) — better4.2 (177 ratings)
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews18.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better177
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTV Cast Pte. Ltd.Smart Electronics Inc

Customer experience

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App

All ratings28,415 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews646 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative91.6%

Smart Things

All ratings175 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant disconnection from TV
  • Unable to find/connect to TV
  • Subscription issues (unable to cancel, immediate charges)

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Automatic TV connection

Smart Things

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App

Subscriptions3
  • Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
12 purchases

Smart Things

Subscriptions11
  • Smart Things: Remote Control$5.997 Days
  • Smart Things: Remote Control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Things Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Smart AC3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Smart TV7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Smart Things: Remote Control$19.991 Month
  • Smart Things: Remote Control$29.991 Month
  • Smart Remote3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Smart Home7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Smart Things: Remote Control$39.991 Year
  • Smart Things: Remote Control$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Things$9.99

Questions

Is Smart TV Things for Sam TV App free?
Smart TV Things for Sam TV App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Things free?
Smart Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Things for Sam TV App or Smart Things?
Smart TV Things for Sam TV App is rated higher. Smart TV Things for Sam TV App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Smart Things averages 4.2 from 177 ratings.
Do Smart TV Things for Sam TV App or Smart Things have ads?
Smart TV Things for Sam TV App shows ads; Smart Things does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Things for Sam TV App or Smart Things?
Smart TV Things for Sam TV App ships an update every 6 months, and Smart Things monthly. Most recently, Smart TV Things for Sam TV App was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smart Things on October 24, 2026.

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