# Remote Control Sam TV vs AC Remote +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AC Remote + at 100% against Remote Control Sam TV's 51%. AC Remote + also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Remote Control Sam TV's advantage is ratings volume (530 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control Sam TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AC Remote + sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AC Remote + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control Sam TV has 530 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of AC Remote +'s.

Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, AC Remote + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control Sam TV | AC Remote + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **530** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857640113) | [Dmitriy Berdnikovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687687815) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Sam Smart TV Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart View Special Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Premium | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔥 Great interface
- ✨ Very good
- 💫 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes on opening screen
- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
- 🔒 No free trial
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🔍 Can't get past first page

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on opening screen
- Connectivity issues
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Landscape text input
- Dark mode
- Better TV compatibility


### AC Remote +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836)

Control all your air conditioners and smart devices from a single, intuitive interface. Manage multiple units simultaneously, set schedules, and monitor energy usage. Enjoy seamless, centralized control of your home comfort from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Universal AC compatibility, All-in-one device control, Simultaneous multi-device management, Smart scheduling and automation, Energy efficiency insights, Remote access from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control Sam TV free?

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

### Is AC Remote + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control Sam TV or AC Remote +?

AC Remote + is rated higher. Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while AC Remote + averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Remote Control Sam TV or AC Remote + have ads?

Neither Remote Control Sam TV nor AC Remote + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control Sam TV or AC Remote +?

Remote Control Sam TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and AC Remote + every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Control Sam TV was updated on November 3, 2026 and AC Remote + on October 30, 2026.

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