# Remote Gamepad vs Remote for Samsung TV's

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Gamepad at 46% against Remote for Samsung TV's's 0%. Remote Gamepad also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (113 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Gamepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote for Samsung TV's sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Gamepad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Gamepad has 113 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Remote Gamepad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Remote for Samsung TV's's.

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote for Samsung TV's every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Gamepad | Remote for Samsung TV's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-tvs/id6754794151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Vos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462943920) | [Jenni Parkkonen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494893175) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-gamepad/id6448859108)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile game controller for your PC. Enjoy immersive gaming experiences with on-screen controls or by rotating your phone as a steering wheel. Customize your controller layout and connect wirelessly or via USB.

**Highlights:** Use phone as PC game controller, Steering wheel functionality for racing games, Customizable on-screen controls, Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth connection, Layout editor for custom button configurations, Shareable controller layouts

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for conventional controller lacking
- 💡 Supports controllers connected to phone
- 🚀 Minimal latency over WiFi/wired
- 👍 Rewarding ad placement
- 👍 Works right out of the box

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Promises Bluetooth, doesn't deliver
- 👎 Paid features required for use
- 👎 Limited free trial time
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 Bad deadzones with no control

**Reported bugs**

- Bug when pressing 2 buttons simultaneously
- Bluetooth not found in app
- Connection failed when scanning QR code
- App crashes when editing custom mapping
- Remote Gamepad PC app not working

**Requested features**

- Add angle calibration setting
- Optimize Wi-Fi connection for iPad
- Add button name customization
- Make it faster when touching and moving buttons
- Support for macOS


### Remote for Samsung TV's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-tvs/id6754794151)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Effortlessly switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and navigate menus with a clean, intuitive interface. It's the perfect replacement for a lost or broken physical remote.

**Highlights:** Full remote control replacement, Auto Wi-Fi detection and connection, Smart navigation and menu browsing, Volume and playback control, Built-in keyboard for easy typing, Touchpad mode for navigation, Automatic connection saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Gamepad free?

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

### Is Remote for Samsung TV's free?

Remote for Samsung TV's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Gamepad or Remote for Samsung TV's?

Remote Gamepad is rated higher. Remote Gamepad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Remote for Samsung TV's averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Remote Gamepad or Remote for Samsung TV's have ads?

Both Remote Gamepad and Remote for Samsung TV's show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Gamepad or Remote for Samsung TV's?

Remote Gamepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote for Samsung TV's every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Gamepad was updated on October 25, 2026 and Remote for Samsung TV's on October 24, 2026.

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