VTSAM vs Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VTSAM
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IPTV application is perfect solution for IPTV, EPG, VOD, Video series, Catch-up TV directly on your iOS devices. Watch IPTV from your Internet Service Provider or free live TV channels from any other source on the web. Features: - M3U and XSPF playlists support - Support Xtream-Codes API - Built-in powerful IPTV player - Supports multiple network protocols: FTP, HTTP, MMS, RSS/Atom, RTMP, RTP (unicast or multicast), RTSP, UDP, Sat-IP, Smooth Streaming - Supports multiple network streaming formats: Apple HLS, Flash RTMP, MPEG-DASH, MPEG Transport Stream, RTP/RTSP ISMA/3GPP PSS, Windows Media MMS - EPG support in XMLTV, GZIP format - Reminder for broadcats from TV-Guide - Attractive & impressive layout and more user-friendly - Dark mode support IMPORTANT ANNOTATION: We are not offering any kind of IPTV services like IPTV subscriptions, streams. Users must have your own content.
Smart TV Remote
Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Control volume, channels, navigation, and even cast content to the big screen. It connects seamlessly over WiFi, offering a convenient alternative to physical remotes.
- Universal TV control
- WiFi connectivity
- Full button control
- Touchpad navigation
- Keyboard input
- Voice control
- Screen mirroring
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Smart TV Remote - AnyRemote turns your phone into a universal TV remote for Samsung, Roku, TCL, Fire TV, LG, Sony and more. Connect over the same WiFi network and control your Smart TV in seconds. AnyRemote is free to use and works with all TV brands from a single app. Works With All Your Smart TVs & Streaming Devices Smart TV Remote is compatible with all major TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, TCL, Google TV, LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Hisense, Vizio, Philips and more. Whatever brand of Smart TV you own, you can control it right from your phone over WiFi. This universal TV remote also works with popular TV boxes, sticks and streaming devices such as Fire TV Stick, Chromecast with Google TV, Roku streaming sticks and other set-top boxes. Whatever you use to watch, you can control it from a single app. Key Features • Full Button Control – Volume, channels, mute and all the essential buttons of your original remote. • Turn TV On/Off – Power your Smart TV on and off instantly from your phone. • D-Pad Navigation – Move through TV menus and apps quickly with a responsive directional pad. • Smooth Touchpad – A highly responsive touchpad that makes navigation effortless and even lets you play games on your TV with ease. • Playback Controls – Play, pause, rewind and fast-forward your content with ease. • Keyboard Input – Type search terms and logins from your phone instead of the TV on-screen keyboard. • Voice Control – Search and command your TV using your voice for a faster, hands-free experience. • App Launch Buttons – Open your favorite TV apps instantly with a single tap. • Cast Photos & Videos – Share photos and videos from your phone to the big screen. • Screen Mirroring – Mirror your phone's screen on your TV to enjoy content on a bigger display. How It Works 1. Connect your phone and your Smart TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Open the app and tap to scan for available devices nearby. 3. Select your TV or streaming device from the list. 4. Allow the connection on your TV screen if prompted. 5. Start controlling your TV instantly — it's that simple. Download Smart TV Remote - AnyRemote today and turn your phone into a free universal remote for all your TVs and streaming devices. Whether you've lost your original remote or just want one app to control everything, AnyRemote makes it simple, fast and reliable. Get started for free and take control of your Smart TV from anywhere in the room. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VTSAM at none against Smart TV Remote's shown. VTSAM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Smart TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. VTSAM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Smart TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VTSAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart TV Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VTSAM | Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emin Tolgahan Polat | Mian Ali Asjad |
In-app purchases
VTSAM
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Six Month Subscription$4.996 Months
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
Smart TV Remote
- Remove Ads - Weekly$1.997 Days
- Remove Ads - Monthly$3.991 Month
Questions
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