Comparison

Smart Remote for Sam TV 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 Remote for Sam TV

Control your Samsung TV directly from your smartphone with this comprehensive remote control app. It offers features like auto-detection, a full remote interface, touchpad navigation, and voice search for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Auto detect Samsung TV
  • Complete remote control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • Voice search
  • Mirroring functionality
Features
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Sam Remote is the complete remote control app for Samsung TV. It allows you to control your TV right from your phone. Try it to enjoy better Samsung TV experience! Main features: - Auto detect Samsung TV - Complete Remote Control for Samsung TV - Work with Samsung TVs later than 2016. - A large touchpad for menu and content navigation - Keyboard and Voice Search *** 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) or a monthly 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. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/ This app is not an official product of Samsung Electronics.

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 Remote for Sam TV4 screens
Smart Things4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Things at none against Smart Remote for Sam TV's shown. Smart Things also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Smart Remote for Sam TV's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 175) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Remote for Sam TV sells 6 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Smart Remote for Sam TV against 4.2 for Smart Things. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote for Sam TV has 10K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Smart Remote for Sam TV's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Things's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote for Sam TV ships an update every 3 months, Smart Things monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Smart Remote for Sam TV versus Smart Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote for Sam TVSmart Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10K ratings)4.2 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews18.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better175
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPSmart Electronics Inc

Customer experience

Smart Remote for Sam TV

All ratings10,228 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative83.6%

Smart Things

All ratings175 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

Bugs and requests

Smart Remote for Sam TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Loses purchase history
  • Fails to restore purchases
  • Disconnects from TV frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow volume control without subscription
  • Improve connection stability
  • Provide better customer support

Smart Things

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Smart Remote for Sam TV

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Premium.$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$34.99
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 Remote for Sam TV free?
Smart Remote for Sam TV 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 Remote for Sam TV or Smart Things?
Smart Remote for Sam TV and Smart Things are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 175 ratings respectively.
Do Smart Remote for Sam TV or Smart Things have ads?
Smart Remote for Sam TV shows ads; Smart Things does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote for Sam TV or Smart Things?
Smart Remote for Sam TV ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Things monthly. Most recently, Smart Remote for Sam TV was updated on October 18, 2026 and Smart Things on October 14, 2026.

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