Comparison

Files vs TV Remote+ for Samsung

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

Head to head
About

Files

Manage all your documents, spreadsheets, and media on your iPhone and iPad. This app facilitates downloading, storing, editing, and transferring files across devices and cloud services. It offers seamless integration with other iOS apps for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Download, store, edit, create, and transfer files
  • Cloud synchronization with iCloud
  • Support for Dropbox, Google Drive, FTP, and Wi-Fi transfer
  • Integrated website downloader for videos and music
  • Seamless integration with other iOS apps
  • Organize media into folders
  • Create documents for email and web attachments
Features
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The all-in-one File Manager for iOS. Files allows you to easily download, store, edit, create, transfer, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and media on your iPhone and iPad. File synchronisation and backup can happen automatically across your devices using iCloud. Files support transfer of files using Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, FTP, Wifi, and many other protocols. Integrated downloader allows downloading from any website, including mp3, avi, mp4 and youtube videos. Files is tightly integrated with other iOS apps such as Safari, Mail and Pages so you can easily send files between your Apps. Using Files, you can easily create documents for use in emails, web site attachments, personal reminders. You can also use files to arrange your media files into folders, watch movies, play music, and achieve greater productivity on your iOS device. Files is a essential App for any regular iPhone and iPad user.

About

TV Remote+ for Samsung

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive remote control for your Samsung Smart TV. Easily connect via Wi-Fi to manage volume, channels, launch apps, cast media, and navigate menus with a virtual touchpad and keyboard.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Comprehensive remote functions
  • App shortcuts
  • Media casting
  • Virtual touchpad navigation
  • Mobile keyboard input
Features
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Take Full Control of Your Samsung TV with Ease! Transform your iPhone into a powerful, easy-to-use remote for your Smart TV. Our app provides a seamless and intuitive experience that puts total control at your fingertips. With lightning-fast setup, you can connect to your TV in seconds and enjoy a feature-rich remote control that goes beyond the basics. No more searching for the physical remote! Our app ensures you never lose control with advanced features that enhance your TV viewing experience: Key Features: - Effortless Setup: Connect via Wi-Fi instantly and start controlling your TV right away. - Comprehensive Remote: Access all the essential functions—volume, channels, power, and more—directly from your phone. - App Shortcuts: Quickly launch your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, Prime, and YouTube with just a tap. - Media Casting: Share photos and videos from your phone to your TV in real-time. - Smooth Navigation: Use the virtual touchpad to browse Smart Hub, scroll through menus, and control playback. - Text Input: Easily type in search bars and apps with the mobile keyboard—perfect for browsing YouTube or entering passwords. Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung application or any other trademark. We are not affiliated with Samsung Electronics in any way. Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018), R Series (2019),T Series (2020), A Series(2021), B Series(2022), C Series(2023), D Series(2024). Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLGs45I7RJze9n5X9mYWScgfhwESQnyLJEAlHAT3C_E/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZjAByaPikAx-_RDIGvrA0GnYxXs4XHgIr7I0FaaTWE0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Files4 screens
TV Remote+ for Samsung4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote+ for Samsung at every 11 days against Files's every 3 months. TV Remote+ for Samsung also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Files's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and ratings volume (242 vs 46). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Files sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TV Remote+ for Samsung sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 242 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Files's written reviews are positive against 60% of TV Remote+ for Samsung's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 3 months, TV Remote+ for Samsung every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files versus TV Remote+ for Samsung: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesTV Remote+ for Samsung
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (242 ratings) — better4.2 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings242 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdAPTE Ltd

Customer experience

Files

All ratings242 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.4%

TV Remote+ for Samsung

All ratings47 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Files

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes when launched on certain iOS versions
  • Random deletion of documents without user action
  • Google Drive sync fails with 'Access denied' error
  • Files not displaying or downloading
  • Blank screen when downloading Google Docs
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  • App closes unexpectedly on older devices
  • Storage space warnings causing app deletion consideration

Requested features

10 requests
  • iOS 11 and above compatibility update
  • iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1 support
  • Document signing capability
  • Audio and video downloader functionality
  • Music playback while using other apps
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  • File sharing with other applications
  • MP3 file editing capability
  • Touch-based writing/drawing feature
  • System file access
  • Ability to play music in background

TV Remote+ for Samsung

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Files

One-time3
  • Large Spreadsheets$1.99
  • Enhanced Security$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

TV Remote+ for Samsung

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote+ for Samsung free?
TV Remote+ for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files or TV Remote+ for Samsung?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.4 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while TV Remote+ for Samsung averages 4.2 from 46 ratings.
Do Files or TV Remote+ for Samsung have ads?
Neither Files nor TV Remote+ for Samsung shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or TV Remote+ for Samsung?
Files ships an update every 3 months, and TV Remote+ for Samsung every 11 days. Most recently, Files was updated on October 23, 2026 and TV Remote+ for Samsung on October 27, 2026.

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