Comparison

Smart TV Remote for Samsung 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 Remote for Samsung

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Easily connect to your TV, control its functions, launch apps, and use a fast keyboard for a seamless viewing experience. Compatible with 2016 and newer models.

Highlights
  • Intuitive remote control
  • Auto-detect Wi-Fi TVs
  • Launch favorite apps
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Smart View casting
Features
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Control your Samsung Smart TV with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your TV. Features: - Intuitive remote control. - Auto-detect smart TV's on the same wifi network. - Launch and control your favorite apps. - Fast keyboard. Samsung Compatibility: Supports 2016+ models. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.companjenapps.com/privacy-policy/

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 Remote for Samsung3 screens
Smart Things4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Things at none against Smart TV Remote for Samsung's shown. Smart Things also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Smart TV Remote for Samsung's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 177) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence 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. Smart TV Remote for Samsung sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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

Smart TV Remote for Samsung holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote for Samsung has 8.6K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Smart TV Remote for Samsung's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Things's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote for Samsung ships an update fortnightly, Smart Things monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Smart TV Remote for Samsung versus Smart Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote for SamsungSmart Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.6K ratings) — better4.2 (177 ratings)
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8.6K — better177
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCompanjen Apps B.V.Smart Electronics Inc

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote for Samsung

All ratings8,501 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews717 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative58.6%

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 Remote for Samsung

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes for some users
  • Inability to turn TV on/off without physical remote
  • Inconsistent performance across different Samsung TV models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control TV without needing physical remote
  • Integration with smart home features
  • Customizable button layout and app settings

Smart Things

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV Remote for Samsung

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
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 Remote for Samsung free?
Smart TV Remote for Samsung 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 Remote for Samsung or Smart Things?
Smart TV Remote for Samsung is rated higher. Smart TV Remote for Samsung averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Smart Things averages 4.2 from 177 ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote for Samsung or Smart Things have ads?
Smart TV Remote for Samsung shows ads; Smart Things does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote for Samsung or Smart Things?
Smart TV Remote for Samsung ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Things monthly. Most recently, Smart TV Remote for Samsung was updated on October 29, 2026 and Smart Things on October 28, 2026.

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