Remote for Sаmsung vs Universal TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote for Sаmsung
Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your Smart TV. Effortlessly manage volume, channels, playback, and launch apps with a simple, intuitive interface. Connect quickly over Wi-Fi for seamless control.
- Universal TV remote
- Wi-Fi connection
- Touchpad navigation
- Keyboard input
- App launcher
- Volume and channel control
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Remote for Sаmsung: Control TV is a convenient and reliable app that turns your phone into a universal remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Easily adjust volume, change channels, control playback, and launch apps — all from one simple and intuitive interface. Key Features: - Quick Connection: Pair your phone with your TV over Wi-Fi in seconds. - Touchpad Navigation: Smooth and precise menu control with swipe gestures. - Keyboard Input: Type faster for searches and logins using your phone’s keyboard. - App Launcher: Open your favorite TV apps directly from your device. - Simple Design: Clean and user-friendly layout for effortless control. Download Remote for Sаmsung: Control TV today and enjoy seamless control of your Smart TV from your phone. The App offers auto-renewing subscriptions to provide you with unlimited access to all features with no limits while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TBRr5ALoBdt9kfkNykOPe_J3Ow8thENrOiex1p2-IMw/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17maQkaGzLbc_v-zu49GQFCIo7qGKVNiA1gMlKzT25FI/edit?usp=sharing
Universal TV Remote
Control all your smart TVs with a single app. Easily connect to devices on your Wi-Fi network for instant remote access. Features a touchpad, keyboard for typing, and quick launch buttons for streaming services.
- Control multiple smart TVs
- Wi-Fi device discovery
- Full remote functionality
- Touchpad and keyboard input
- Quick launch streaming apps
- App launching from TV
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One remote for every TV in the house. SmartCtrl finds Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV / Google TV, Hisense VIDAA and Vizio devices on your Wi-Fi in seconds — no account, no setup — and gives you a full remote for each. EVERY BUTTON, EVERY BRAND • Navigation pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, play/pause • Number keypad, inputs, settings and colour keys where your TV has them • Quick launch for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more TOUCHPAD Swipe to move, tap to select. On LG the pad drives the Magic Remote cursor. KEYBOARD Type searches with your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen letter grid. YOUR TV'S APPS Every app installed on the TV, with its real icon. Star your favourites. PAIR ONCE Roku needs nothing. Samsung and LG ask once on the TV. Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense and Vizio show a code. After that it just works, every time. WORKS ON YOUR WI-FI Everything runs on your local network. No cloud, no account, nothing leaves your home. PRO Remove ads and unlock five themes — Liquid Glass, Aurora, Carbon, Studio — plus 3D relief keys. Supported: Roku and Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips), Samsung Tizen (2016+), LG webOS (2014+), Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Android TV and Google TV (Sony Bravia, TCL, Philips, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield), Hisense VIDAA (and the Toshiba and Sharp sets that run it), Vizio SmartCast. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as a Weekly (3-day free trial) or Monthly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://appxcellence.net/smartctrl/terms/ Support: contact@appxcellence.net Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV are trademarks of their respective owners. SmartCtrl is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Sаmsung's subscription. Universal TV Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Remote for Sаmsung's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (558 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Remote for Sаmsung sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Sаmsung has 558 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Remote for Sаmsung ships an update every 3 months, Universal TV Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Sаmsung | Universal TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (558 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 558 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talbot Lail | Nice Express |
Customer experience
Remote for Sаmsung
Universal TV Remote
Bugs and requests
Remote for Sаmsung
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during use
- Unable to connect to TV
- Subscription automatically renewed
Requested features
4 requests- Compatibility with older TVs
- Free trial period
- Refund option
- Improved user interface
Universal TV Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote for Sаmsung
- Cast your media with TV Remote$2.997 Days
- Cast your media with TV Remote3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Command your TV in a tap!$4.997 Days
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- Remote for Sаmsung TV3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Command your TV in a tap!$5.997 Days
- Your smart TV controller!3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Command your TV in a tap!3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Cast your media with TV Remote3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Command your TV in a tap!3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Remote for Sаmsung TV$9.991 Month
- Cast your media with TV Remote$19.991 Month
- Remote for Sаmsung: Control TV3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Universal TV Remote
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
- Remote for Roku Lifetime access$24.99
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