Comparison

TV Remote vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

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
Read full description

TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews 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. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

About

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Control your TV with intuitive gestures, voice commands, or a trackpad. Launch apps, get AI movie recommendations, and manage your device effortlessly. This app offers a convenient way to interact with compatible TVs.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope gesture control
  • Voice command integration
  • AI movie recommendations
  • App launching
  • Trackpad control
Features
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With easy-to-use button controls, innovative gyroscope support for gesture-based control, and voice command capabilities, you can control your TV however you prefer. Key Features: - Gyroscope Gesture Control: Move and tilt your phone to change channels, adjust volume, and more with intuitive gestures. - Voice Command Integration: Simply speak your commands to control your TV without lifting a finger. - Ask for a movie: AI would pick a movie for you to watch today depending on your mood. - Apps Launch: Launch popular apps on your right from your device. - Trackpad: Intuitive control replacing buttons with handy scroll control. Enjoy AI-powered movie recommendations, swift app launches, and intuitive trackpad control—all for just $9.99 with an annual subscription. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews 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 go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. This app is developed independently and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVXftOFgqfdaHeu80xvCkaB5SiFwqCbSeTqOj1b-600/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmSxQD2Nr2EwwFcrBB4uP4mRFUv33O3jXvcE6ym55fI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Remote for Sam Control TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at freemium against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (605K vs 132) and review sentiment (20% vs 6%). Remote for Sam Control TVs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote for Sam Control TVs sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.4 for Remote for Sam Control TVs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 132, 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 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus Remote for Sam Control TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRemote for Sam Control TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (605K ratings)4.4 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Number of ratings605K — better132
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPMarko Bilun

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings604,789 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,287 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.5%

Remote for Sam Control TVs

All ratings132 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't recognize TV
  • Power button doesn't work
  • Volume controls not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow remote control without original remote
  • Offer more free features
  • Improve reliability and stability

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium.$44.99
8 purchases

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Subscriptions8
  • Smart TV Remote Control$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Smart TV Remote Control$9.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Sam Control TVs free?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
TV Remote and Remote for Sam Control TVs are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 605K and 132 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Remote for Sam Control TVs does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on August 27, 2026.

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