Comparison

Control Samsung Smart TV vs Tv Remote

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

Tv Remote

Features
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Turn your smartphone into a universal remote control for your TV! No more searching for your lost remote, this app provides full functionality with a user-friendly interface. Control every aspect of your TV, from changing channels to adjusting volume, navigating apps, and managing playback with ease. Key Features: * Complete TV Control – Adjust volume, change channels, mute, and power on/off. * Smart Navigation – Use a touchpad, number pad, and joystick for smooth control. * Playback Controls – Play, pause, rewind, fast forward, next/previous for music & videos. * Launch & Control TV Apps – Open apps like YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, and more. * Easy & Fast Connectivity – Connect instantly with Smart TVs over WiFi. * No Setup Required – Just connect your phone and TV to the same network. Say goodbye to multiple remotes, download the TV Remote Control App now and enjoy seamless control!

Screenshots

Control Samsung Smart TV4 screens
Tv Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Control Samsung Smart TV at none against Tv Remote's shown. Tv Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Tv Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, Tv Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Control Samsung Smart TV versus Tv Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Samsung Smart TVTv Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (231 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNassim BoualiAMARDEEP DHILLON

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

Tv Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

Tv Remote

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$1.99

Questions

Is Control Samsung Smart TV free?
Control Samsung Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tv Remote free?
Tv Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control Samsung Smart TV or Tv Remote have ads?
Tv Remote shows ads; Control Samsung Smart TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Control Samsung Smart TV or Tv Remote?
Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tv Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Control Samsung Smart TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tv Remote on October 19, 2026.

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