# Remote for Samsung vs Universal Remote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Samsung | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-taptoolbox/id1601052399/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Parks](https://appshunter.io/developer/959310621) | [Nguyen Thi Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709923495) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Samsung

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-taptoolbox/id1601052399)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6468454544)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Remote TV Universal Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |


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