Magic TV Remote HD vs Sam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic TV Remote HD
This app allows you to control Magic TV devices on your local Wi-Fi network. It supports multiple devices, allows renaming, and offers customization options for the remote's appearance and size. Requires specific Magic TV hardware and firmware.
- Wi-Fi control for Magic TV devices
- Discover and control multiple devices
- Rename Magic TV devices
- Adjust remote size via pinch
- Change remote skin (black/white) by shaking
- Disable skin change or scaling options
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Support all Retina Display - iPhone 5 full screen support *** Required Magic TV Hardware *** Wi-Fi Remote for Magic TV Device family. Discover and control Magic TV Device family in local Wi-Fi network. Control of multiple Magic TV within an App. Change the name of the Magic TV. Change the size of the remote by pinch action. Change the skin of the remote between black and white by shake action. Option for user to disable change skin or scale of the remote Require Magic TV firmware version: Hong Kong: All: Firmware 5.08 or above Australia: MTV3700TD: Firmware 4.42 or above MTV4000PVR: Firmware 5.02 or above New Zealand: MTV3700TD: Firmware 5.02 or above
Sam
Transform your iPhone into a virtual remote for your smart TV. Easily control channels, volume, menus, and media with a simple tap. It syncs automatically via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for physical remotes and batteries.
- Virtual remote control
- Channel switching
- Volume adjustment
- Menu navigation
- Media management
- Automatic Wi-Fi sync
- No setup required
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SamRemote: Transforms your iPhone into a powerful, virtual remote for your smart TV. Our intuitive TV remote app streamlines your tv experience, allowing you to easily control your TV with all the features of the original remote control. With a simple tap, switch channels, adjust volume, navigate through menus, and manage your media - all from your iPhone or iPad. The best part? SamRemote requires zero setup. Simply launch the app and it automatically syncs with your Smart TV via your Wi-Fi. You're all set to take command of your TV Say goodbye to the days of losing your physical remote or scrambling to replace batteries. With Sam, your ultimate TV control is always in your pocket, ready whenever you are. Experience smart TV viewing as it should be - simplified and under your command. DISCLAIMER Sam is neither an official Samsung product, nor are we affiliated with the Samsung Electronics company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : http://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote_policy.html Terms of Use : http://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote-terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sam at 4.2 against Magic TV Remote HD's 2.0. Sam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (116K vs 1). Magic TV Remote HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Sam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Magic TV Remote HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 116K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Magic TV Remote HD's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sam's.
Magic TV Remote HD ships an update every 35 months, Sam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic TV Remote HD | Sam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (116K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 25.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 116K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. | yohan teixeira |
Customer experience
Magic TV Remote HD
Sam
Bugs and requests
Magic TV Remote HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sam
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to connect to TV consistently
- Buttons stop working after a while
- Paid version loses ad-free functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to turn TV on/off
- Improve stability and reliability
- Reduce frequency of ads in free version
In-app purchases
Magic TV Remote HD
No in-app purchases
Sam
- Premium version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium version$7.997 Days
- Premium version$14.991 Month
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- Premium version3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium version$29.991 Year
- removal of advertising$3.99
- removal of advertising$19.99
- Premium version$34.99
Questions
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