# Smart Remote for Sam TV vs TadpoleAI

The clearest difference is rating: TadpoleAI at 5.0 against Smart Remote for Sam TV's 4.2. TadpoleAI also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Remote for Sam TV's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 TadpoleAI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TadpoleAI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote for Sam TV has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote for Sam TV | TadpoleAI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-sam-tv/id1561954125/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpoleai/id6789558696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [George Field](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828914617) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote for Sam TV

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### TadpoleAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpoleai/id6789558696)

This AI assistant runs entirely on your device, offering quick, one-sentence answers to your queries. It's designed for simplicity, with no account or history tracking, and a strict character limit for prompts.

**Highlights:** On-device AI processing, No cloud calls, No account or sign-in required, No conversation history, 140-character prompt limit, Quick definitions and explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tadpole AI Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## 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 TadpoleAI free?

TadpoleAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote for Sam TV or TadpoleAI?

TadpoleAI is rated higher. Smart Remote for Sam TV averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TadpoleAI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote for Sam TV or TadpoleAI have ads?

Smart Remote for Sam TV shows ads; TadpoleAI does not.

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