Comparison

Remote Control Sam TV vs Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Control Sam TV

Control your smart TV with ease using this intuitive remote application. Navigate channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and even use a keyboard for text input. Unlock premium features for an enhanced viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Full TV control
  • Volume and channel switching
  • App and menu selection
  • Keyboard input
  • Premium subscription for advanced features
Features
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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

About

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Easily adjust volume, change channels, navigate apps, and use voice commands with an intuitive interface. Offers touchpad and keyboard functionality for seamless browsing.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV remote control
  • Voice command functionality
  • Touchpad and keyboard support
  • App and channel navigation
  • Widget support for quick access
  • Easy setup and connection
Features
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Smart TV Remote: Seamless & Effortless Control Transform your iPhone into a powerful Remote with our easy-to-use app. Say goodbye to traditional remotes and control your TV with just a tap. Whether you're adjusting the volume, changing channels, or navigating through apps, our intuitive interface makes TV control simple and convenient. Key Features: - Easy Setup: Connect effortlessly to your TV. - Full Control: Manage power, volume, channels, and more. - Smart Navigation: Quickly access apps and settings. - Touchpad & Keyboard: Smooth browsing and typing. - Voice Control: Use voice commands for hands-free operation. - Widget Support: Quick access right from your home screen. - Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AlisFLcRUozwbXuwSNPPEIVXXeo?e=cJKdDW Terms of Use: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AlisFLcRUozway0SL8t7wCSIPik?e=rsfTNz Contact: juliehubbardd123@outlook.com

Screenshots

Remote Control Sam TV3 screens
Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Control Sam TV and Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's written reviews are positive against 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control Sam TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Remote Control Sam TV against 4.4 for Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 530 and 554 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's written reviews are positive against 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Control Sam TV versus Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control Sam TVSamsung Remote Smart TV・Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (530 ratings) — better4.4 (554 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings530554 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITEDTHE SMILE LAB LIMITED

Customer experience

Remote Control Sam TV

All ratings530 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative44.9%

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

All ratings498 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.4%

User reviews

Remote Control Sam TV

From 530 App Store ratings

What 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

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

From 554 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well-designed and easy to use
  • 💡 Amazing application for remote control
  • 💡 All necessary features are included
  • 💡 TV can be turned off from any room

Room to improve

  • 💸 Extremely expensive weekly subscription
  • 💸 App is completely paid
  • 💸 Forces payment after trial
  • 💸 "Pure extortion"
  • 💸 "Complete scam"

Bugs and requests

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

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot connect to TV
  • Connection inaccessible
  • App does not work
  • App is paid but doesn't work
  • App does not manage TV at all
Show 3 more
  • Keeps disconnecting
  • Cannot use without remote
  • Doesn't work on Samsung TV

Requested features

1 request
  • App language in Turkish

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote Control Sam TV

Subscriptions6
  • Special Offer Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium$3.497 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium3 Days trial$3.497 Days
Show 3 more
  • 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
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Premium$119.99
8 purchases

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

Subscriptions8
  • TV$2.997 Days
  • Smart3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control$5.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Remote TV Control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control for Samsung3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Samsung Remote TV Control$7.997 Days
  • Samsung Remote TV Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control for Samsung3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Remote Control Sam TV free?
Remote Control Sam TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things free?
Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control Sam TV or Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things?
Remote Control Sam TV is rated higher. Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things averages 4.4 from 554 ratings.
Do Remote Control Sam TV or Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things have ads?
Neither Remote Control Sam TV nor Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control Sam TV or Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things?
Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things every 5 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control Sam TV was updated on November 7, 2026 and Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things on November 8, 2026.

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