# Universal TV Remote Control · vs Sam TV Remote Control

Universal TV Remote Control · and Sam TV Remote Control both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s. Universal TV Remote Control ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 129). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sam TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control · has 1.2K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Universal TV Remote Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal TV Remote Control · ships an update every 6 days, Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control · | Sam TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595/reviews)** | [4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dylan Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274238088) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6444097595)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, adjust volume, change channels, and power your TV on or off. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with automatic connection and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Automatic WiFi connection, Full remote control functions, Power on/off TV, Intuitive user interface, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless TV connection
- 🚀 Smooth functionality
- 💡 Potential for multi-TV and universal search integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires physical TV buttons or remote for initial setup
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting TV usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues with certain TVs
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Widget for easy access
- Ability to connect to multiple TVs


### Sam TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146)

Transform your iPhone into a remote for your Sam TV. Connect once to control your television with familiar navigation keys and quick access to streaming apps. Enjoy a fast and accurate experience without delay.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi network TV search, Physical remote-like navigation, Fast and accurate control, Direct access to YouTube and Netflix, Remembers connected TVs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Samsung TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Life Time | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control · free?

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

### Is Sam TV Remote Control free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control · is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sam TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.

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

Both Universal TV Remote Control · and Sam TV Remote Control show ads.

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

Universal TV Remote Control · ships an update every 6 days, and Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control · was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sam TV Remote Control on October 16, 2026.

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