# Control Samsung Smart TV vs MoThoughts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MoThoughts at none against Control Samsung Smart TV's 6. Control Samsung Smart TV's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads and device support 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. MoThoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Samsung Smart TV | MoThoughts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-samsung-smart-tv/id6504771440/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **232** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nassim Bouali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658681189) | [MoStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832227764) |

## 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


### MoThoughts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mothoughts/id6740184037)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Samsung Smart TV free?

Control Samsung Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MoThoughts free?

MoThoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Control Samsung Smart TV or MoThoughts have ads?

Neither Control Samsung Smart TV nor MoThoughts shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*