Comparison

Control Samsung Smart TV vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

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

Head to head
About

Control Samsung Smart TV

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Navigate with a touchpad, launch apps, cast media, and control playback, all from your device. Offers customizable controls and multi-TV support.

Highlights
  • Touchpad navigation
  • App launching
  • Media casting
  • Volume and channel control
  • Multi-TV support
  • Customizable interface
  • Playback controls
Features
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Samsung TV Remote Control: Your Ultimate Smart TV Companion Transform your iPhone into a powerful, intuitive remote for your Samsung Smart TV! Our app brings the convenience of your TV controls right to your fingertips, offering a seamless and enhanced viewing experience. Key Features: - TouchPad: Navigate your TV with precision using our responsive and advanced TouchPad. Works with TV navigation, all apps and web browser. - Precision Control Customization: Adjustable sensitivity settings for both TouchPad and CursorPad for accurate navigation. - Launch App Hub: Access all your TV's installed apps in one place. Launch any app with a single tap, making it easier than ever to start your favorite content. - Remote Control: Navigate your TV with ease using our sleek, user-friendly interface. Control volume, change channels, access menus, and more - all from your iPhone. - Haptic Feedback: Experience satisfying tactile responses with every button press, making navigation more intuitive and engaging. - Multi-TV Support: Easily switch between multiple Samsung TVs in your home. Perfect for households with several smart TVs. - Quick Launch Apps: Start your favorite streaming services like Netflix and YouTube with just one tap. - Media Casting: Share your memories on the big screen! Cast photos and videos directly from your iPhone to your Samsung TV with our simple-to-use interface. - Customizable Interface: Choose between arrow keys or a dial pad for navigation, tailoring the remote to your preference. - Power Control: Turn your TV on and off remotely - perfect for those cozy nights when you don't want to leave your bed. - Advanced Playback Controls: Play, pause, fast-forward, and rewind with dedicated media control buttons. - No Additional Hardware: Works over your home Wi-Fi network - no dongles or additional hardware required! Experience the future of TV control today! Transform now the way you interact with your Samsung Smart TV! Note: Requires your iPhone and your Samsung TV to be connect on the same Wi-Fi network. * Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features, including the Launch App Hub, Touchpad & Media Casting. The Premium subscription costs $3.99 per week. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the Premium Subscription: - Your iTunes account will be charged for the subscription, which automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The cost of renewal will be the same as the original subscription price. - You can manage auto-renewal in your Account Settings at any time. Please note that refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription. Terms of use: https://reportking.app/remotetvapp/terms.html

About

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Control your TV with intuitive gestures, voice commands, or a trackpad. Launch apps, get AI movie recommendations, and manage your device effortlessly. This app offers a convenient way to interact with compatible TVs.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope gesture control
  • Voice command integration
  • AI movie recommendations
  • App launching
  • Trackpad control
Features
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With easy-to-use button controls, innovative gyroscope support for gesture-based control, and voice command capabilities, you can control your TV however you prefer. Key Features: - Gyroscope Gesture Control: Move and tilt your phone to change channels, adjust volume, and more with intuitive gestures. - Voice Command Integration: Simply speak your commands to control your TV without lifting a finger. - Ask for a movie: AI would pick a movie for you to watch today depending on your mood. - Apps Launch: Launch popular apps on your right from your device. - Trackpad: Intuitive control replacing buttons with handy scroll control. Enjoy AI-powered movie recommendations, swift app launches, and intuitive trackpad control—all for just $9.99 with an annual subscription. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 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. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. This app is developed independently and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVXftOFgqfdaHeu80xvCkaB5SiFwqCbSeTqOj1b-600/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmSxQD2Nr2EwwFcrBB4uP4mRFUv33O3jXvcE6ym55fI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Control Samsung Smart TV4 screens
Remote for Sam Control TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Control Samsung Smart TV at freemium against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. Control Samsung Smart TV also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 6%) and device support (3 vs 1). Remote for Sam Control TVs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Control Samsung Smart TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote for Sam Control TVs sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Control Samsung Smart TV against 4.4 for Remote for Sam Control TVs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 134 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Control Samsung Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Control Samsung Smart TV versus Remote for Sam Control TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Samsung Smart TVRemote for Sam Control TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (231 ratings)4.4 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Number of ratings231 — better134
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNassim BoualiMarko Bilun

Customer experience

Control Samsung Smart TV

All ratings231 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative68.5%

Remote for Sam Control TVs

All ratings132 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

User reviews

Control Samsung Smart TV

From 231 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Free and works without ads (recent positive reviews)
  • 🚀 Fast WiFi connection to TV
  • 👍 Easy to use and practical
  • 📱 Helpful when physical remote is lost
  • ⚡ Smooth and efficient operation

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription ($3.99-$4 per week)
  • 📺 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🔄 Requires frequent app restart to function
  • ⏱️ Intrusive ads every 3-10 button presses
  • 🚫 Forced 15-30 second unskippable ad pop-ups

Remote for Sam Control TVs

From 134 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💰 App is entirely paid
  • 💳 Charges money upfront
  • 🚫 Requires original remote
  • 💸 Charged for non-functional app
  • 🔄 Constant reconnection needed

Bugs and requests

Control Samsung Smart TV

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App keeps disconnecting from TV
  • Connection fails despite auto-connect claim
  • App becomes unresponsive after inactivity
  • Some functions don't work at all
  • YouTube and Netflix overlays block remote interface
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  • Frequent crashes and bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
  • Remove forced ads or reduce frequency
  • Improve connection stability
  • Allow app to stay connected without constant restarts
  • Add purchase cancellation option in app

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Requires original remote to connect
  • Needs to reconnect every time
  • Doesn't sync with TV

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Control Samsung Smart TV

Subscriptions5
  • Remote Samsung TV - 1 Week PRO$3.997 Days
  • Remote Samsung TV: 1 Week PRO3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Remote Samsung TV: 1 Year PRO7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Remote Samsung TV - 1 Year Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Remote Samsung TV - 1 Year PRO$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Samsung TV - LifeTime$49.99
8 purchases

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Subscriptions8
  • Smart TV Remote Control$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Smart TV Remote Control$9.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Control Samsung Smart TV free?
Control Samsung Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Sam Control TVs free?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control Samsung Smart TV or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is rated higher. Control Samsung Smart TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Remote for Sam Control TVs averages 4.4 from 134 ratings.
Do Control Samsung Smart TV or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?
Neither Control Samsung Smart TV nor Remote for Sam Control TVs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Samsung Smart TV or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. Most recently, Control Samsung Smart TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on October 24, 2026.

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