# Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things vs Honest Elevator

The clearest difference is rating: Honest Elevator at 5.0 against Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's 4.5. Honest Elevator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's advantage is ratings volume (542 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Honest Elevator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Honest Elevator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things has 542 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things ships an update every 5 weeks, Honest Elevator every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things | Honest Elevator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honest-elevator/id6737221362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **542** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE SMILE LAB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870255096) | [Honest Elevator llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775365340) |

## 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


### Honest Elevator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honest-elevator/id6737221362)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Honest Elevator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or Honest Elevator?

Honest Elevator is rated higher. Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things averages 4.5 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while Honest Elevator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or Honest Elevator have ads?

Neither Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things nor Honest Elevator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or Honest Elevator?

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things ships an update every 5 weeks, and Honest Elevator every 2 months. Most recently, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things was updated on October 25, 2026 and Honest Elevator on October 25, 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.*