Comparison

Control Samsung Smart TV vs Pilot & Crew Toolbox

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

Pilot & Crew Toolbox

Features
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Key Modules & Tools: Duty Calc: Accurately determine maximum Flight Duty Periods (FDP) and operational extensions. Rest Calculator: Calculate flight crew rest intervals across different flight legs and sectors. Recency Log: Structured tracking of operational currencies, takeoffs, and landings. World Time & UTC: Multi-time-zone monitoring with Zulu time synchronization for seamless international route planning. Export & Backup: Integrated options to safely backup and share your operational records whenever needed. Engineered with a clear, dark-mode optimized interface tailored for rapid cockpit reference and pre-flight planning. All core calculation tools work fully offline without requiring an active internet connection.

Screenshots

Control Samsung Smart TV4 screens
Pilot & Crew Toolbox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Control Samsung Smart TV at Free against Pilot & Crew Toolbox's $2.99. Control Samsung Smart TV also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). Pilot & Crew Toolbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On ads 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

Control Samsung Smart TV is free to download; Pilot & Crew Toolbox costs $2.99 up front. Control Samsung Smart TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Pilot & Crew Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, Pilot & Crew Toolbox weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Control Samsung Smart TV versus Pilot & Crew Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Samsung Smart TVPilot & Crew Toolbox
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (232 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings232 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNassim BoualiClaudio Bravo

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

Pilot & Crew Toolbox

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
None

Pilot & Crew Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Samsung Smart TV free?
Control Samsung Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot & Crew Toolbox free?
Pilot & Crew Toolbox costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control Samsung Smart TV or Pilot & Crew Toolbox have ads?
Neither Control Samsung Smart TV nor Pilot & Crew Toolbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Samsung Smart TV or Pilot & Crew Toolbox?
Control Samsung Smart TV ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pilot & Crew Toolbox weekly. Most recently, Control Samsung Smart TV was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pilot & Crew Toolbox on October 31, 2026.

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