# Remote for Samsung TV vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Samsung TV's subscription. Authenticator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Remote for Samsung TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Samsung TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote for Samsung TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Samsung TV has 171 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote for Samsung TV ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Samsung TV | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-tv-navitv/id6748312487/reviews)** | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omar Mawassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806174698) | [Timon Scherzinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895022963) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Samsung TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-samsung-tv-navitv/id6748312487)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Effortlessly manage channels, volume, and app navigation with an intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless control and eliminate the frustration of misplaced remotes.

**Highlights:** Channel and volume control, Playback management, Keyboard input for search, Wi-Fi connectivity, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

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


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708)

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

**Highlights:** Organize 2FA tokens and passwords, Offline code generation, Built-in secure browser, Manage existing codes and passwords (free), Unlimited code/password creation (premium), Face ID access

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Samsung TV free?

Remote for Samsung TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Samsung TV or Authenticator?

Remote for Samsung TV is rated higher. Remote for Samsung TV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do Remote for Samsung TV or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Remote for Samsung TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Samsung TV or Authenticator?

Remote for Samsung TV ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Remote for Samsung TV was updated on October 16, 2026 and Authenticator on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*