# Control Samsung Smart TV vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Samsung Smart TV | Remote for Sam Control TVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-samsung-smart-tv/id6504771440/reviews) | **[4.4 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 38 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nassim Bouali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658681189) | [Marko Bilun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846390343) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Samsung Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-samsung-smart-tv/id6504771440)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Samsung TV - 1 Week PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Samsung TV: 1 Week PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Samsung TV: 1 Year PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Samsung TV - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Samsung TV - 1 Year PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote Samsung TV - LifeTime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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


## Frequently asked 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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