# GAIAShare vs SamTV Remote+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SamTV Remote+ at 100% against GAIAShare's 25%. SamTV Remote+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). GAIAShare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SamTV Remote+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. GAIAShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

SamTV Remote+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GAIAShare has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of GAIAShare's written reviews are positive against 100% of SamTV Remote+'s.

GAIAShare ships an update every 3 months, SamTV Remote+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GAIAShare | SamTV Remote+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaiashare/id6529535999/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samtv-remote-plus/id6741672355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/542894088) | [Ngoc Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743333849) |

## What reviewers say

### GAIAShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaiashare/id6529535999)

Wirelessly mirror content from your phone or computer to your TV. Transform your phone into a smart remote with gesture recognition and air mouse technology for intuitive control. Enjoy seamless web browsing, video watching, and gaming on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless content mirroring, Phone as smart remote, Gesture recognition control, Air mouse functionality, Intuitive touch operations, Multimodal interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SamTV Remote+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samtv-remote-plus/id6741672355)

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for your SamTV. Effortlessly control channels, volume, apps, and navigate menus with a built-in keyboard and touchpad. Compatible with SamTV models from 2016 onwards.

**Highlights:** Easy WiFi setup, Full remote functionality, Smart navigation, Built-in keyboard, Touchpad control, App and channel control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GAIAShare free?

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

### Is SamTV Remote+ free?

SamTV Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GAIAShare or SamTV Remote+?

SamTV Remote+ is rated higher. GAIAShare averages 3.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SamTV Remote+ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GAIAShare or SamTV Remote+ have ads?

SamTV Remote+ shows ads; GAIAShare does not.

### Which is updated more often, GAIAShare or SamTV Remote+?

GAIAShare ships an update every 3 months, and SamTV Remote+ weekly. Most recently, GAIAShare was updated on October 22, 2026 and SamTV Remote+ on October 8, 2026.

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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.*