Comparison

Roku TV Remote Smart Control vs Sam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roku TV Remote Smart Control

Features
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Take Charge: Your Roku Remote App Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful Roku TV remote with the Roku remote app. Effortlessly navigate menus, search for content, and launch your favorite streaming services—all from the comfort of your seat. Why It’s Great: Seamless Control: Your phone becomes a user-friendly remote, allowing you to manage playback and explore your Roku with ease. Simplified Search: Easily find the shows and movies you want with a convenient search function right at your fingertips. No More Tiny On-Screen Keyboards: Say goodbye to the frustration of on-screen keyboards. The app includes a virtual keyboard for smooth text input. Remote Access Anywhere: Whether you’re on the couch or across the room, the app offers effortless control of your Roku TV. Plus, there’s a built-in TV Guide! Download Now for Smarter Streaming! About Premium Paid Subscription: Unlimited Roku TV connection Full access to all features—Keypad, Touchpad Access to the TV Guide Unlimited channel access Please note that terms and conditions, as well as our privacy policy, apply. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://esimapp.notion.site/esimapp/Privacy-Policy-969b4a4f62b940fd82c4f188da2ce867

About

Sam

Features
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Control your TV with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your TV. Features: - Intuitive remote control. - Auto-detect your TV's on the same wifi network. - Auto-connect to your TV. - Launch and control your favorite apps. - Easy navigation through touchpad. - Smooth cursorpad and air mouse. - Type and Search through keyboard. How to Use: - Step 1: Ensure your phone and TV connect to the same Wi-Fi. Click Connect icon on the top right - Step 2: Choose and Connect to your TV on the phone screen - Step 3: You are ready to use. Try out every feature of our app!! Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features: - You can choose a yearly subscription (with 3-day free trial) or a monthly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Samsung Compatibility: Supports 2016+ models. Disclaimer: This application is NOT an official Samsung product and it is NOT associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung Electronics in any way. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/foragongroup-tvremote/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/foragongroup-tvremote/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Roku TV Remote Smart Control3 screens
Sam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sam at none against Roku TV Remote Smart Control's shown. Sam also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Roku TV Remote Smart Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Sam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roku TV Remote Smart Control ships an update every 5 months, Sam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Roku TV Remote Smart Control versus Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoku TV Remote Smart ControlSam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGowalk Inc.Hoa Truong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Roku TV Remote Smart Control

Subscriptions2
  • Premium subscription$9.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Sam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Roku TV Remote Smart Control free?
Roku TV Remote Smart Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roku TV Remote Smart Control or Sam have ads?
Roku TV Remote Smart Control shows ads; Sam does not.
Which is updated more often, Roku TV Remote Smart Control or Sam?
Roku TV Remote Smart Control ships an update every 5 months, and Sam fortnightly. Most recently, Roku TV Remote Smart Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sam on October 28, 2026.

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