Comparison

Remote for Samsung TV ・ vs Sam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Sam

Features
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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

Screenshots

Remote for Samsung TV ・4 screens
Sam4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Samsung TV ・ ships an update every 2 months, Sam fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote for Samsung TV ・ versus Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Samsung TV ・Sam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPylabHoa 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

10 purchases

Remote for Samsung TV ・

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time3
  • Lifetime Deal$9.99
  • Lifetime Deal$29.99
  • Lifetime Deal$49.99
2 purchases

Sam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote for Samsung TV ・ free?
Remote for Samsung TV ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote for Samsung TV ・ or Sam have ads?
Remote for Samsung TV ・ shows ads; Sam does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Samsung TV ・ or Sam?
Remote for Samsung TV ・ ships an update every 2 months, and Sam fortnightly. Most recently, Remote for Samsung TV ・ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sam on November 4, 2026.

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