# TV Remote vs Remote for Sаmsung

TV Remote and Remote for Sаmsung both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Remote for Sаmsung's written reviews are positive against 21% of TV Remote's. Remote for Sаmsung also leads on ads (none vs shown). TV Remote's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (633K vs 558). On price, rating 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 for Sаmsung sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.4 for Remote for Sаmsung. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 633K ratings behind it against 558, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 63% of Remote for Sаmsung's.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Remote for Sаmsung every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote for Sаmsung |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (633K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [4.4 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-smsung-control-tv/id6471832239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **633K** | 558 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Talbot Lail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780313215) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Utilities, #5 Top Grossing · Utilities, #90 Top Free, #175 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 for Sаmsung

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-smsung-control-tv/id6471832239)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your Smart TV. Effortlessly manage volume, channels, playback, and launch apps with a simple, intuitive interface. Connect quickly over Wi-Fi for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote, Wi-Fi connection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, App launcher, Volume and channel control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cast your media with TV Remote | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Cast your media with TV Remote | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Command your TV in a tap! | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Sаmsung TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Command your TV in a tap! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Your smart TV controller! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Command your TV in a tap! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Command your TV in a tap! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Cast your media with TV Remote | $19.99 | per month |
| Remote for Sаmsung: Control TV | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Useful features
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 😊 Excellent service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Unexpected charges

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during use
- Unable to connect to TV
- Subscription automatically renewed

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with older TVs
- Free trial period
- Refund option
- Improved user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote for Sаmsung free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Remote for Sаmsung?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 633K ratings, while Remote for Sаmsung averages 4.4 from 558 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Remote for Sаmsung have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Remote for Sаmsung does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote for Sаmsung?

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote for Sаmsung every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and Remote for Sаmsung on November 8, 2026.

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