Comparison

Remote for Samsung vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote for Samsung

Transform your smartphone into a remote control for your Samsung Smart TV. Easily connect to your TV to manage power, launch apps, and navigate content. Compatible with Samsung TVs from 2016 onwards.

Highlights
  • Control Samsung Smart TVs
  • Launch TV apps directly
  • Compatible with 2016+ models
  • Simple Wi-Fi connection
  • Power on/off functionality
Features
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Turn your phone into a Samsung TV remote! Connect + control your Samsung Smart TV by following these simple steps after you download the app: 1.) Tap the power button to scan your Wifi network 2.) Select your Samsung TV 3.) Accept Device prompt on Samsung TV See it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gs4VM_e-kQ - Open Samsung TV Apps with a tap (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, Spotify, AppleTV, Prime Video, and TikTok) - Compatible with Samsung TVs 2016 and later. - If you have any problems please send screenshots/details to TapToolbox@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: - Remote for Samsung: TapToolbox is not an official product of Samsung, nor are we affiliated with the Samsung Electronics company Terms of Use: http://www.taptoolbox.com/terms.html

About

Universal Remote

Control your smart TV using your iPhone with this app. It offers a universal remote solution, allowing you to link and manage multiple TV devices easily. Upgrade to premium to remove ads and access all features.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Control all smart TVs
  • One-click linking to TV
  • Save remote controls
  • Ad-free premium option
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Universal Remote - Smart TV is brought to you as a breakthrough for TV controls, which allows you to get rid of original remotes.  To be specific, Universal Remote - Smart TV is an app allowing users to easily control their Smart TV from iPhone. Feature: - Universal TV control, you don't need to download a lot of remote control App. - Remote control for all smart TV - One - Click link to and get match with your TV devices, save your time and effort. - Save remote control for TV so that you can easily access them later. Enjoy and leave your feedback! *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** – 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. Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/term-of-use-ntb-software Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyntbsoftware

Screenshots

Remote for Samsung4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.6 against Remote for Samsung's 3.0. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). Remote for Samsung's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Remote for Samsung sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Samsung ships an update every 3 days, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote for Samsung versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for SamsungUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael ParksNguyen Thi Bay

Customer experience

Remote for Samsung

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote for Samsung

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.491 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
3 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Universal Remote TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote TV Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote TV Universal Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is Remote for Samsung free?
Remote for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Samsung or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Remote for Samsung averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Remote for Samsung or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Remote for Samsung does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Samsung or Universal Remote?
Remote for Samsung ships an update every 3 days, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Samsung was updated on October 6, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 22, 2026.

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