Comparison

TV Remote Control Pad vs Sam

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control Pad

Turn your iPhone into a wireless remote for your Android TV. Navigate with a touchpad, type with a keyboard, and control media playback. Stream videos directly to your TV using built-in casting features.

Highlights
  • Wireless TV control with touchpad
  • Keyboard input sync
  • Media controls
  • AirPlay & Google Cast support
  • Built-in video browser
  • Launch TV applications
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful TV remote! Control your Android TV wirelessly with intuitive touchpad navigation, keyboard input, and media controls. Cast videos via AirPlay or Google Cast, browse streaming sites, and launch TV apps—all from one convenient app. Perfect for simplifying your TV experience. No multiple remotes needed—everything is right in your pocket. KEY FEATURES: • Wireless TV control with touchpad & gestures • Keyboard input sync to TV • Volume, channel, and media controls • AirPlay & Google Cast support • Built-in video browser • Auto-connect to last device • Launch TV applications --- Support: https://yuqingyuan.github.io Terms: https://yuqingyuan.github.io/2024/08/22/terms-of-service.html Privacy: https://yuqingyuan.github.io/2024/08/22/privacy-policy.html

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

TV Remote Control Pad3 screens
Sam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sam at none against TV Remote Control Pad's shown. Sam also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TV Remote Control Pad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). 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. TV Remote Control Pad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month 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

TV Remote Control Pad ships an update every 2 days, Sam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote Control Pad versus Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control PadSam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer妍清 郑Hoa Truong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote Control Pad

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free (Monthly Subscription)$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Sam

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

Questions

Is TV Remote Control Pad free?
TV Remote Control Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote Control Pad or Sam have ads?
TV Remote Control Pad shows ads; Sam does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Pad or Sam?
TV Remote Control Pad ships an update every 2 days, and Sam fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Control Pad was updated on October 1, 2026 and Sam on September 18, 2026.

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