Remote for Samsung TV ・ vs S3 Browser
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/
S3 Browser
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A clean, simple browser for your S3 storage. Connect to Amazon S3 or any S3-compatible provider to browse, preview and manage your files. No ads, no accounts, no tracking. WORKS WITH YOUR PROVIDER Use AWS S3, or enter a custom endpoint (with a port, if you need one) for S3-compatible services such as Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO, Garage, Ceph and Exoscale. You can save several connections and switch between them. BROWSE AND FIND • Move through folders with the normal back gesture • Switch between list and grid views • Search, filter and sort to find objects quickly • See the details for any object PHOTOS AND VIDEOS • View photos and play videos natively, with no need to download them first • Step through every photo or video in a folder MANAGE FILES • Upload files from your device • Download or share any file • Select several files and share or save them in one go • Rename and delete objects, and create folders UPLOAD FROM ANYWHERE Use the share sheet in Photos, Files or any other app to send files straight to a bucket and folder you choose. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your access keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. The app connects only to the endpoint you enter. There's no server in between, and nothing is collected or sent anywhere else.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote for Samsung TV ・ at Free against S3 Browser's $0.99. S3 Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement 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
Remote for Samsung TV ・ is free to download; S3 Browser costs $0.99 up front. Remote for Samsung TV ・ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. S3 Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote for Samsung TV ・ ships an update every 2 months, S3 Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Samsung TV ・ | S3 Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| 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 | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pylab | Chris Sewell |
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
S3 Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote for Samsung TV ・
- Weekly Access$4.997 Days
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly Access$7.997 Days
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- Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Yearly access$9.991 Year
- Yearly access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Yearly access$24.991 Year
- Yearly access$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$8.99
- Lifetime Deal$9.99
- Lifetime Deal$29.99
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- Lifetime Deal$49.99
S3 Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote for Samsung TV ・ free?
Is S3 Browser free?
Do Remote for Samsung TV ・ or S3 Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote for Samsung TV ・ or S3 Browser?
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