Comparison

Remote Control Sam TV vs Barcode Scanner app‎

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 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
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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

Barcode Scanner app‎

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to instantly access product information, links, and other data. Organize your scanned codes with titles and history, and share them effortlessly with others. This intuitive tool is perfect for shopping, studying, or work.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Get instant product information
  • Organize scans with titles
  • View scan history
  • Share codes easily
  • Intuitive user interface
Read full description

Our app is a universal app that allows users to easily scan any QR codes and barcodes. With it, you can instantly get information about products, links and other data encrypted in the codes. The app offers a convenient interface for managing scanned codes: you can add titles to better organize your collection, as well as view the history of all scans. The app allows you to share codes with friends or colleagues in just a few taps, making it an ideal tool for collaboration or information sharing. Thanks to the intuitive design, even beginners can quickly master all the functions of the app. Whether it's shopping, studying or working, the app will become your reliable assistant in the world of codes.

Screenshots

Remote Control Sam TV3 screens
Barcode Scanner app‎4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Control Sam TV at 51% against Barcode Scanner app‎'s 13%. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Barcode Scanner app‎ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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: Remote Control Sam TV has 530 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's written reviews are positive against 13% of Barcode Scanner app‎'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode Scanner app‎ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Control Sam TV versus Barcode Scanner app‎: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control Sam TVBarcode Scanner app‎
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (530 ratings) — better4.1 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings530 — better71
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITEDISLAND STORM LABS 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%

Barcode Scanner app‎

All ratings71 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

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

Barcode Scanner app‎

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

Barcode Scanner app‎

Subscriptions7
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium$12.991 Month
  • Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Control Sam TV free?
Remote Control Sam TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner app‎ free?
Barcode Scanner app‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control Sam TV or Barcode Scanner app‎?
Remote Control Sam TV is rated higher. Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Barcode Scanner app‎ averages 4.1 from 71 ratings.
Do Remote Control Sam TV or Barcode Scanner app‎ have ads?
Neither Remote Control Sam TV nor Barcode Scanner app‎ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control Sam TV or Barcode Scanner app‎?
Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcode Scanner app‎ every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Control Sam TV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Barcode Scanner app‎ on October 30, 2026.

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