Comparison

TapDeck vs Voice Remote for Samsung TV

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

Head to head
About

TapDeck

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personalized PC gaming controller. Enjoy a fast, reliable connection and design custom layouts to match your play style. Personalize your experience with unique themes.

Highlights
  • Customizable PC gaming controller
  • Personalized layout design
  • Fast, reliable wired connection
  • Unique theme personalization
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a fully customizable PC gaming controller. Connect with a fast, reliable wired connection, design a layout that fits your play style, and personalize your controller with unique themes. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Voice Remote for Samsung TV

Features
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Control your TV from your phone and say goodbye to that bulky remote. Works with Samsung Smart TVs (2016 models and newer) over your home Wi-Fi. The all-in-one AI voice remote for your Smart TV. Talk to your TV, tap the buttons you already know, or use your phone as a mouse — whichever is fastest. - AI Voice Control — speak to your TV's built-in voice assistant from your phone instead of digging through menus. - Fly Mouse & keyboard — point, click and type with your phone instead of pecking out letters one by one. - Cast photos, videos and music from your phone straight to the big screen. - One-tap streaming — Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+ and more. - Themes — a modern look, or a classic skin that matches your physical remote. Getting started takes seconds: put your phone and your TV on the same Wi-Fi network (5 GHz recommended). No infrared required, and your TV reconnects automatically every time you open the app. No new batteries, and no more hunting for the remote down the back of the sofa. Download it now! It gives you everything your physical remote does, plus the smart features it never had. Buttons: - Turn ON and OFF the TV - All classic and modern remote buttons - Numbers keyboard buttons(Enter a channel number for jumping right to it) - Colors buttons (red, yellow, green, blue) - Change channels (next and previous ) - Increase or decrease the volume - Mute the sound (silent mode) - Change TV source (HDMI, PC, AV...) - Access the 4 favorite buttons - Up / Down / Left / Right Navigation + center button “OK” - Play / pause / Reverse / Fast Forward. - Launch your favorite streaming apps with one tap Features list: - No infrared equipment required, just Wi-Fi connection. - Every time you open the app, your TV will be auto-connected for quick and easy access. - Talk to your TV's built-in voice assistant using your phone's microphone. - Realistic and user-friendly app design with huge of themes including modern & classic same as your physical remote. - Vibration when pressing. - Input text on TV using your phone. - Use your phone as Fly Mouse. For people who want easy & fast access to control their TV right from their mobile device! Give it a try! Compatibility: Works with Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 and newer. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and you approve the connection on the TV the first time you pair. Disclaimer: This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung Electronics. Samsung is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to describe compatibility. Sate offers an optional auto-renewing Premium subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/samsung-remote-tv-privacy

Screenshots

TapDeck4 screens
Voice Remote for Samsung TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TapDeck at none against Voice Remote for Samsung TV's shown. Voice Remote for Samsung TV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. TapDeck sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Voice Remote for Samsung TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapDeck ships an update every 5 days, Voice Remote for Samsung TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TapDeck versus Voice Remote for Samsung TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapDeckVoice Remote for Samsung TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYashua EvansQUAN MAI THE

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TapDeck

One-time6
  • Tier 1 Tokens Pack$0.99
  • Tier 2 Tokens Pack$1.99
  • Tier 3 Tokens Pack$4.99
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  • Tier 4 Tokens Pack$9.99
  • Tier 5 Tokens Pack$19.99
  • Tier 6 Tokens Pack$49.99
3 purchases

Voice Remote for Samsung TV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is TapDeck free?
TapDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Remote for Samsung TV free?
Voice Remote for Samsung TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapDeck or Voice Remote for Samsung TV have ads?
Voice Remote for Samsung TV shows ads; TapDeck does not.
Which is updated more often, TapDeck or Voice Remote for Samsung TV?
TapDeck ships an update every 5 days, and Voice Remote for Samsung TV every 2 days. Most recently, TapDeck was updated on October 9, 2026 and Voice Remote for Samsung TV on October 20, 2026.

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