Cast for Chromecast vs Remote Control Sam TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cast for Chromecast
Transform your phone into a comprehensive remote for your Chromecast device. Effortlessly control playback, adjust volume, and launch applications with a user-friendly interface. It automatically detects devices on your network for quick setup.
- Full remote control (play, pause, volume)
- App navigation on Chromecast
- Quick Wi-Fi device detection
- Intuitive remote interface
- Launch installed apps
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Turn your phone into a powerful remote for your Chromecast. Easily navigate apps, control playback, adjust volume, and launch installed apps — all from a clean, intuitive remote interface. Works with all Chromecast devices Key Features: Full Remote Control Play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and adjust volume with simple on-screen buttons. App Navigation Navigate apps and menus on your Chromecast using a responsive remote layout. Quick Connection Automatically detects Chromecast devices on the same Wi-Fi network for fast pairing. How to Use: Connect your phone and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app and select your Chromecast device. Start using the remote to control your TV. Disclaimer: This app is independently developed and is not affiliated with Google LLC or any other mentioned trademarks. Privacy Policy: https://creativezoneapps.com/web/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://creativezoneapps.com/web/terms.html
Remote Control Sam TV
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.
- Full TV control
- Volume and channel switching
- App and menu selection
- Keyboard input
- Ergonomic design
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Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Sam TV remote control. The original remote control for Sam TV. Forget about searching for buttons in the dark! This ergonomic remote is the key to instant access to the entire entertainment world on your TV. You can use all the necessary functions from increasing the volume and switching channels to selecting applications and menus, even using the keyboard. Simplicity. Reliability. Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Samsung TV remote control! The app offers Premium subscription for those who want to unlock additional features and make the proccess of controling smart TV more convenient Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNADbi_-mvFej86FbOFhI-X6-UC4mIdbGWbNqxaNVx8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zDJBgwzu93_QVkXAYs8gzJI7NhnAyFQFu817Rhk_GpE/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Control Sam TV at 51% against Cast for Chromecast's 14%. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.0). Cast for Chromecast's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 530). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Cast for Chromecast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.
Remote Control Sam TV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cast for Chromecast has 8.7K ratings behind it against 530, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cast for Chromecast's written reviews are positive against 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's.
Cast for Chromecast ships an update fortnightly, Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cast for Chromecast | Remote Control Sam TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8.7K ratings) | 4.4 (530 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | 50.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K — better | 530 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creative Zone | BRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
Cast for Chromecast
Remote Control Sam TV
User reviews
Cast for Chromecast
From 8.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful streaming capabilities
- 📺 Seamless TV integration
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Unstable Chromecast connectivity
- 🔍 Confusing setup process
- 🔇 Poor audio quality
- 🚫 Limited device compatibility
Remote Control Sam TV
From 530 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔥 Great interface
- ✨ Very good
- 💫 Excellent
Room to improve
- 🐛 Freezes on opening screen
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
- 🔒 No free trial
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🔍 Can't get past first page
Bugs and requests
Cast for Chromecast
Reported bugs
5 issues- Casting issues with certain streaming apps
- Inconsistent video playback quality
- Delayed or out-of-sync audio
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Inability to cast local media files
Requested features
5 requests- Support for 4K video streaming
- Improved media file format compatibility
- Offline viewing and download options
- Enhanced multi-device synchronization
- Customizable settings and preferences
Remote Control Sam TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing on opening screen
- Connectivity issues
- Subscription problems
Requested features
3 requests- Landscape text input
- Dark mode
- Better TV compatibility
In-app purchases
Cast for Chromecast
- Monthly Promo$4.991 Month
- Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Yearly Promo$24.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$44.99
Remote Control Sam TV
- Special Offer Subscription$1.997 Days
- Sam Smart TV Week Premium$3.497 Days
- Sam Smart TV Week Premium3 Days trial$3.497 Days
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- Sam Smart TV Month Premium$9.991 Month
- Sam Smart TV Year Premium$29.991 Year
- Smart View Special Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- Sam TV Remote Premium$119.99
Questions
Is Cast for Chromecast free?
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