Comparison

Desk Remote vs Voice Remote for Samsung TV

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

Head to head
About

Desk Remote

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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Move the cursor, type, control media, switch apps, and more β€” all without getting up. REQUIRES THE FREE MAC APP Desk Remote comes in two parts. This app runs on your iPhone; the free Desk Remote for Mac companion app runs on your Mac. Open Desk Remote on your iPhone and tap "Send link to my Mac" β€” the download link goes straight to your computer by AirDrop, Messages or Mail. Get the Mac app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758866900 With both installed, the two find each other over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with zero configuration. Just open the app, tap your Mac, and start controlling. TRACKPAD β€’ Single finger β€” move the cursor β€’ Two fingers β€” scroll β€’ Tap β€” left click β€’ Double tap β€” double click β€’ Two-finger tap β€” right click β€’ Long press + drag β€” click and drag β€’ Pinch β€” zoom in/out KEYBOARD β€’ Full text input β€’ Modifier keys: Cmd, Ctrl, Option β€’ F1–F12 function keys β€’ Arrow keys β€’ Backspace and special keys MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS β€’ Play / Pause / Next / Previous β€’ Volume up & down β€’ Screen brightness β€’ Mission Control & Spotlight APP LAUNCHER β€’ View all running apps on your Mac β€’ Switch to any app with one tap POWER MENU β€’ Sleep, restart, log out, shut down β€” remotely CONNECTIVITY β€’ Auto-discovery via Wi-Fi (Bonjour) and Bluetooth LE β€’ Real-time connection status β€’ Instant reconnection Free version includes trackpad, scrolling, clicks, and keyboard input. Upgrade to Pro to unlock media controls, volume, brightness, F-keys, arrow keys, app launcher, power menu, and advanced gestures. Requires the free Desk Remote for Mac app (Mac App Store, macOS 14 or later). SUBSCRIPTION Desk Remote Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can 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://gelfand.dev/?policy=desk-remote-client

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Voice Remote for Samsung TV

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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 β€” whichever is fastest. - AI Voice Control β€” speak to your TV's built-in voice assistant from your phone instead of digging through menus. - Fly Mouse & keyboard β€” 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 β€” Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+ and more. - Themes β€” 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 β€œOK” - 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

Desk Remote4 screens
Voice Remote for Samsung TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Voice Remote for Samsung TV at every 2 days against Desk Remote's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Desk Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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

Desk Remote ships an update every 2 months, Voice Remote for Samsung TV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Desk Remote versus Voice Remote for Samsung TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesk RemoteVoice Remote for Samsung TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniil NuzhdinQUAN MAI THE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Desk Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Desk Remote Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Desk Remote Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Voice Remote for Samsung TV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is Desk Remote free?
Desk Remote 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 Desk Remote or Voice Remote for Samsung TV have ads?
Both Desk Remote and Voice Remote for Samsung TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Desk Remote or Voice Remote for Samsung TV?
Desk Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Voice Remote for Samsung TV every 2 days. Most recently, Desk Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Voice Remote for Samsung TV on October 31, 2026.

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