# TV Remote vs Remote Control Sam TV

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control Sam TV at none against TV Remote's shown. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.1). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 522) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control Sam TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote against 4.5 for Remote Control Sam TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 522, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote Control Sam TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** | [4.5 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 522 |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) | [BRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857640113) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs with phone, Supports wide range of brands, Eliminates multiple remotes, LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support, Simplified TV experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV


### Remote Control Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311)

Control your smart TV with ease using this comprehensive remote app. Access all functions, including volume, channels, apps, and keyboard input, without needing physical buttons. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Full TV control, Volume and channel switching, App and menu selection, Keyboard input, Ergonomic design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Sam Smart TV Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart View Special Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Premium | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔥 Great interface
- ✨ Very good
- 💫 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes on opening screen
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
- 🔒 No free trial
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🔍 Can't get past first page

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on opening screen
- Connectivity issues
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Landscape text input
- Dark mode
- Better TV compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote Control Sam TV free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.5 from 522 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Remote Control Sam TV have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Remote Control Sam TV does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote Control Sam TV on September 23, 2026.

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