Remote for Samsung TV ・ vs Sam
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/
Sam
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Control your TV with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your TV. Features: - Intuitive remote control. - Auto-detect your TV's on the same wifi network. - Auto-connect to your TV. - Launch and control your favorite apps. - Easy navigation through touchpad. - Smooth cursorpad and air mouse. - Type and Search through keyboard. How to Use: - Step 1: Ensure your phone and TV connect to the same Wi-Fi. Click Connect icon on the top right - Step 2: Choose and Connect to your TV on the phone screen - Step 3: You are ready to use. Try out every feature of our app!! Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features: - You can choose a yearly subscription (with 3-day free trial) or a monthly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Samsung Compatibility: Supports 2016+ models. Disclaimer: This application is NOT an official Samsung product and it is NOT associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung Electronics in any way. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/foragongroup-tvremote/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/foragongroup-tvremote/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sam at none against Remote for Samsung TV ・'s shown. Sam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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 Samsung TV ・ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Sam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote for Samsung TV ・ ships an update every 2 months, Sam fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Remote for Samsung TV ・ | Sam |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pylab | Hoa Truong |
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
Sam
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
Sam
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Year
Questions
Is Remote for Samsung TV ・ free?
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Do Remote for Samsung TV ・ or Sam have ads?
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