# TV Remote vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote for Sam Control TVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | [4.4 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | **20.4% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Marko Bilun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846390343) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Utilities, #5 Top Grossing · Utilities, #118 Top Free, #165 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 Sam Control TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on August 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*