Remote for Samsung TV ･ vs PHOENIX +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote for Samsung TV ･
Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Easily control your TV with a full keyboard, precision touchpad, and quick access to your favorite streaming apps. Compatible with Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 onwards.
- Full keyboard for easy typing
- Precision touchpad for navigation
- Quick app launcher
- Volume and channel control
- Power on/off functionality
- Menu navigation
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Your Samsung TV remote is lost, damaged, or out of battery? Transform your iPhone into a complete Samsung Smart TV remote control! KEY FEATURES: ● Full keyboard - Type easily on Netflix, YouTube, and all your apps ● Precision touchpad - Navigate your Samsung TV like a pro ● Quick app launcher - Instant access to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Apple Music ● Volume & channel control ● Power on/off your TV ● Navigate menus effortlessly SMART & SIMPLE: - No complicated setup - Just connect to your WiFi - Fast and responsive control - Developed with a strong focus on quality and user-friendliness --------- Compatibility: Samsung Smart TV models 2016 and newer Disclaimer: This app is an independent application and is not affiliated with Samsung Electronics. It is designed to provide remote control functionality for Samsung Smart TVs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PHOENIX +
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PHOENIX + is a mobile monitoring client software
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PHOENIX + at none against Remote for Samsung TV ･'s 10. PHOENIX + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price 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 Samsung TV ･ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. PHOENIX + asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote for Samsung TV ･ ships an update every 2 months, PHOENIX + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Samsung TV ･ | PHOENIX + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pylab | Fortune-it Marketing |
Bugs and requests
Remote for Samsung TV ･
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to connect to TV
- App gets stuck in a loop
- Doesn't detect TV on the network
Requested features
3 requests- TV power on/off functionality
- Search for channels
- Customizable controls
PHOENIX +
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote for Samsung TV ･
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly Access$7.997 Days
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- Yearly access$9.991 Year
- Yearly access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Yearly access$24.991 Year
- Yearly access$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Deal$9.99
- Lifetime Deal$29.99
- Lifetime Deal$49.99
PHOENIX +
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote for Samsung TV ･ free?
Is PHOENIX + free?
Do Remote for Samsung TV ･ or PHOENIX + have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote for Samsung TV ･ or PHOENIX +?
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