# TV Remote vs Remote Control Sam TV

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control Sam TV at none against TV Remote's shown. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 522) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control Sam TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.5 for Remote Control Sam TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 522, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote Control Sam TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | **[4.5 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 522 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [BRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857640113) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Utilities, #6 Top Grossing · Utilities, #139 Top Free, #181 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

**Highlights:** WIFI TV connection, Smart TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel launching, Voice search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium. | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability


### Remote Control Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311)

Control your smart TV with ease using this comprehensive remote app. Access all functions, including volume, channels, apps, and keyboard input, without needing physical buttons. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Full TV control, Volume and channel switching, App and menu selection, Keyboard input, Ergonomic design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Sam Smart TV Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart View Special Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Premium | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔥 Great interface
- ✨ Very good
- 💫 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes on opening screen
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
- 🔒 No free trial
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🔍 Can't get past first page

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on opening screen
- Connectivity issues
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Landscape text input
- Dark mode
- Better TV compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote Control Sam TV free?

Remote Control Sam TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Remote Control Sam TV?

Remote Control Sam TV is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.5 from 522 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Remote Control Sam TV have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Remote Control Sam TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote Control Sam TV?

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote Control Sam TV on September 23, 2026.

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