# Rockbot Remote vs Remote Control for Samsung

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rockbot Remote at 67% against Remote Control for Samsung's 15%. Rockbot Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Control for Samsung's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1.6K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rockbot Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for Samsung sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rockbot Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Samsung has 27K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rockbot Remote's written reviews are positive against 15% of Remote Control for Samsung's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot Remote | Remote Control for Samsung |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242/reviews)** | [3.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-samsung-tv/id983088149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [Quanticapps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/511757906) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockbot Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242)

Manage your business's background music and TV channels remotely. Adjust volume, skip tracks, change playlists, and even ban unwanted songs or artists directly from your smartphone or tablet. Control multiple locations from a single app.

**Highlights:** Adjust volume, Skip songs, Start/stop music, Change playlists/channels, Preview upcoming songs, Ban songs/artists, Control multiple locations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roqbot for Business Trial | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Variety and selection of music
- 👍 Cleaned music content
- 👍 Easy to control from phone
- 👍 Truly rocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible company, cannot get in touch
- 🐛 App stops playing music when using other apps
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app
- 🐛 Outdated music selection

**Reported bugs**

- Charges credit card but never sends player
- Music keeps playing during phone calls
- Slow loading times, too many images in updated app

**Requested features**

- More access for managers to repeat songs and add to queue


### Remote Control for Samsung

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-samsung-tv/id983088149)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers seamless navigation, channel changing, volume control, and even quick launching of favorite apps. It supports most smart TVs from 2015 onwards.

**Highlights:** Control TV with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Turn TV on/off, Change channels and volume, Mute sound, Switch input sources, Access Smart TV features, Program favorite buttons, Siri Shortcuts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly T3 Remote Control | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly T2 Remote Control | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Yearly Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Remote Control - Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack for Smart TV | $8.99 | one-time |
| Customise Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Full Premium Pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful remote control features
- 👍 Convenient for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Paywall for basic functionality
- 📺 Compatibility issues with certain TVs
- 🔍 Difficult to set up/connect
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Inability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Inconsistent performance after premium purchase

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Keyboard functionality without premium
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rockbot Remote free?

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

### Is Remote Control for Samsung free?

Remote Control for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rockbot Remote or Remote Control for Samsung?

Rockbot Remote is rated higher. Rockbot Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Remote Control for Samsung averages 3.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Rockbot Remote or Remote Control for Samsung have ads?

Remote Control for Samsung shows ads; Rockbot Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot Remote or Remote Control for Samsung?

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control for Samsung every 2 months. Most recently, Rockbot Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remote Control for Samsung on November 5, 2026.

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