# Smart Remote Things Sam TV vs TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control Plus at 89% against Smart Remote Things Sam TV's 44%. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Smart Remote Things Sam TV's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 6). On price, ads, 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 Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote Things Sam TV has 52 ratings behind it against 6, 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 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's.

Smart Remote Things Sam TV ships an update every 6 weeks, TV Remote Control Plus weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote Things Sam TV | TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-things-sam-tv/id1578153827/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang Huy Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528879425) | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) |

## 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 Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## 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 Control Plus free?

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

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

TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. Smart Remote Things Sam TV averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Smart Remote Things Sam TV nor TV Remote Control Plus shows ads.

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

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

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