# Remote for Samsung TV ･ vs Sam

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Samsung TV ･ | Sam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-tv/id6501949944/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pylab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409662183) | [Hoa Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790005398) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Samsung TV ･

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-tv/id6501949944)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Deal | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Deal | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works seamlessly
- 💰 Free to use
- 🔍 Helpful remote functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Requires working remote
- 🤖 Limited features
- ⏱️ Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV
- App gets stuck in a loop
- Doesn't detect TV on the network

**Requested features**

- TV power on/off functionality
- Search for channels
- Customizable controls


### Sam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6740446432)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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