# Smart Remote Things Sam TV vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote Things Sam TV at none against TV Remote's shown. Smart Remote Things Sam TV also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote Things Sam TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 564 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Smart Remote Things Sam TV's written reviews are positive against 53% of TV Remote's.

Smart Remote Things Sam TV ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote Things Sam TV | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-things-sam-tv/id1578153827/reviews) | **[4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **564** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang Huy Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528879425) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote Things Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-things-sam-tv/id1578153827)

Control your smart TV and cast media from your device. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and stream photos, videos, and music to your television.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Smooth navigation touchpad, Launch TV apps quickly, Cast photos and videos, Cast web videos, Cast music

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.49 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Trial | $26.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $18.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control channels, volume, and apps with a familiar interface. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and navigation, Media casting (photos, videos), Screen mirroring, Control soundbars and consoles, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart, Universal TV Remote | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- ✨ Works well as a remote
- 💡 Useful when remote is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Paywall restricts features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unclear free trial terms

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work with certain TV models
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, etc.)
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more TV brands
- Improve subscription management
- Provide a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote Things Sam TV free?

Smart Remote Things Sam TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Smart Remote Things Sam TV averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.5 from 564 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote Things Sam TV or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Smart Remote Things Sam TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote Things Sam TV or TV Remote?

Smart Remote Things Sam TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Remote Things Sam TV was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 22, 2026.

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