# Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator at every 3 days against Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's every 5 weeks. Authenticator also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 0%) and ratings volume (550 vs 61). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.5 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things has 550 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's.

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things ships an update every 5 weeks, Authenticator every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941/reviews) | **[4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **550** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **17.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE SMILE LAB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870255096) | [DEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895610448) |

## 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


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576)

Generate accurate, time-based verification codes for secure account sign-ins, even offline. Easily import from other authenticator apps and manage your codes and passwords in one secure location with iCloud sync and Face ID protection.

**Highlights:** Generate TOTP codes (6-8 digits, SHA1/256/512, 30/60s intervals), Import from Google Authenticator via QR codes/screenshots, Scan otpauth QR codes or enter secret keys manually, iCloud sync and backup with Face ID/passcode protection, Organize accounts with folders, favorites, and color labels, Generate and store passwords with a private browser, Offline code generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## 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 Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Authenticator is rated higher. Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things averages 4.4 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 61 ratings.

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

Neither Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things nor Authenticator shows ads.

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

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things ships an update every 5 weeks, and Authenticator every 3 days. Most recently, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things was updated on November 5, 2026 and Authenticator on November 5, 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.*