# Remote TV Control・Universal vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote TV Control・Universal at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote TV Control・Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Remote for Sam Control TVs sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Remote TV Control・Universal against 4.4 for Remote for Sam Control TVs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 132 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of Remote TV Control・Universal's written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote TV Control・Universal | Remote for Sam Control TVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-controluniversal/id6736625178/reviews) | [4.4 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | **9.1% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blerim Dervishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854114534) | [Marko Bilun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846390343) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Remote for Sam Control TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sam-control-tvs/id6736652635)

Control your TV with intuitive gestures, voice commands, or a trackpad. Launch apps, get AI movie recommendations, and manage your device effortlessly. This app offers a convenient way to interact with compatible TVs.

**Highlights:** Gyroscope gesture control, Voice command integration, AI movie recommendations, App launching, Trackpad control

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart TV Remote Control | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App is entirely paid
- 💳 Charges money upfront
- 🚫 Requires original remote
- 💸 Charged for non-functional app
- 🔄 Constant reconnection needed

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Requires original remote to connect
- Needs to reconnect every time
- Doesn't sync with TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote TV Control・Universal free?

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

### Is Remote for Sam Control TVs free?

Remote for Sam Control TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote TV Control・Universal or Remote for Sam Control TVs?

Remote TV Control・Universal and Remote for Sam Control TVs are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 216 and 132 ratings respectively.

### Do Remote TV Control・Universal or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?

Neither Remote TV Control・Universal nor Remote for Sam Control TVs shows ads.

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