# Smart Remote for Sam TV vs Smart Things

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 (#162 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote for Sam TV | Smart Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-sam-tv/id1561954125/reviews) | [4.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-things-remote-control/id6757602001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 175 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **18.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Smart Electronics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883185041) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote for Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-sam-tv/id1561954125)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium. | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🙂 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🤔 Confusing
- 🤯 Scam
- 😡 Unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Loses purchase history
- Fails to restore purchases
- Disconnects from TV frequently

**Requested features**

- Allow volume control without subscription
- Improve connection stability
- Provide better customer support


### Smart Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-things-remote-control/id6757602001)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Things Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart AC | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Remote | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Home | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Things | $9.99 | one-time |


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