Sam vs DeviceShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sam
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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) orΒ a monthly subscription. β Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). β Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. β Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. β Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the userβs Account Settings after purchase. β 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
DeviceShelf
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DeviceShelf shows you every device on your network β what it is, what it exposes, and whether it's a risk. No account, no telemetry, no hidden cloud. Your network data stays on your device. WHAT YOU GET β’ See every device: name, vendor, type, IP and open ports, discovered over Bonjour and port probing. β’ Security at a glance: a risk score with plain-language findings β open Telnet, exposed SMB, weak defaults, aging TLS certificates, known CVEs. β’ Diagnostics that answer real questions: ping, speed test, DNS lookup, and your public IP and ISP. β’ Ask the built-in assistant about your network in plain language. Bring your own AI key β nothing is sent unless you turn it on. β’ Watch devices come and go, with per-device uptime. PAIR WITH YOUR COMPUTER OR SERVER iOS limits how deeply an app can scan a network. Connect to DeviceShelf on your Mac or PC, or to a 24/7 DeviceShelf server, and this app pulls the full inventory β every device's vendor, name and MAC β plus its security report and timeline. One license covers desktop, server and mobile. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up. No tracking. Nothing leaves your device unless you enable an optional feature. License checks work offline. OPTIONAL AI, CLEAR CONSENT If you configure a cloud AI provider, DeviceShelf asks before sending anything. The consent screen shows the provider, endpoint, and exact data categories first: your question or selected network/device signals such as IP addresses, pseudonymised MAC addresses, host/device names, vendors, open ports, service banners, certificate names, OS hints and security findings. Local providers such as Ollama do not need cloud consent. Try it free for 7 days. One-time purchase, no subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DeviceShelf at every 3 days against Sam's fortnightly. Sam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DeviceShelf sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sam ships an update fortnightly, DeviceShelf every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sam | DeviceShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoa Truong | Christof MΓΌller |
In-app purchases
Sam
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Year
DeviceShelf
- DeviceShelf Mobile$17.99
- DeviceShelf Complete Upgrade$34.99
- DeviceShelf Complete$49.99









