# Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things vs Remote TV Control・Universal

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things and Remote TV Control・Universal both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's written reviews are positive against 9% of Remote TV Control・Universal's. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Remote TV Control・Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things against 4.4 for Remote TV Control・Universal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 554 and 215 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's written reviews are positive against 9% of Remote TV Control・Universal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things | Remote TV Control・Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941/reviews)** | [4.4 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-controluniversal/id6736625178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **554** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | **17.6% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE SMILE LAB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870255096) | [Blerim Dervishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854114534) |

## What reviewers say

### Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Easily adjust volume, change channels, navigate apps, and use voice commands with an intuitive interface. Offers touchpad and keyboard functionality for seamless browsing.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV remote control, Voice command functionality, Touchpad and keyboard support, App and channel navigation, Widget support for quick access, Easy setup and connection

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control for Samsung | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung Remote TV Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung Remote TV Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control for Samsung | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed and easy to use
- 💡 Amazing application for remote control
- 💡 All necessary features are included
- 💡 TV can be turned off from any room

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely expensive weekly subscription
- 💸 App is completely paid
- 💸 Forces payment after trial
- 💸 "Pure extortion"
- 💸 "Complete scam"

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to TV
- Connection inaccessible
- App does not work
- App is paid but doesn't work
- App does not manage TV at all

**Requested features**

- App language in Turkish


### Remote TV Control・Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-controluniversal/id6736625178)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, channels, and navigate streaming apps with a user-friendly interface. Connect via Wi-Fi or infrared for seamless entertainment management.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Smartphone to TV connection, Wi-Fi and infrared support, Volume and channel control, Streaming app navigation, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Control・Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Control・Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription cost
- 🚫 Does not connect to TV
- ❌ Incompatible with TVs
- 💸 Not worth the price
- 💳 Charged for non-functional service

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find TV to connect
- Will not pair with TV
- Does not pick up TV
- Does not connect to TV even on same WiFi


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things free?

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote TV Control・Universal free?

Remote TV Control・Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or Remote TV Control・Universal?

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things is rated higher. Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things averages 4.4 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while Remote TV Control・Universal averages 4.4 from 215 ratings.

### Do Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or Remote TV Control・Universal have ads?

Neither Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things nor Remote TV Control・Universal shows ads.

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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.*