# Control Samsung Smart TV vs Keya Authenticator

The clearest difference is device support: Control Samsung Smart TV at 3 against Keya Authenticator's 1. Control Samsung Smart TV also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Keya Authenticator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, Keya Authenticator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Samsung Smart TV | Keya Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-samsung-smart-tv/id6504771440/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **231** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nassim Bouali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658681189) | [Eldar SHAIDULLIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894639063) |

## 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


### Keya Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keya-authenticator/id6764358712)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $9.99 | one-time |
| Family Dinner | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Samsung Smart TV free?

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

### Is Keya Authenticator free?

Keya Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Control Samsung Smart TV or Keya Authenticator have ads?

Neither Control Samsung Smart TV nor Keya Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Control Samsung Smart TV or Keya Authenticator?

Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, and Keya Authenticator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control Samsung Smart TV was updated on October 21, 2026 and Keya Authenticator on October 8, 2026.

---

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