Comparison

TV Remote | Smart TV Control vs SamRemote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote | Smart TV Control

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Easily discover and connect to various TV brands, control navigation, launch apps, and cast media from a single interface.

Highlights
  • Fast TV discovery
  • Complete remote controls
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • App and input access
  • Photo and video casting
  • Supports multiple TV brands
Features
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Turn your iPhone into an everyday TV control hub with Universal Control : TV Remote. Quickly discover nearby TVs, connect with minimal setup, and manage navigation, apps, inputs, and casting from one place. KEY FEATURES Fast TV Discovery · Supports LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Roku, Fire TV, and many other TV brands. · Auto-scan for compatible TVs on the same Wi-Fi network · Manual “Connect via IP” mode when scan is limited by router settings Complete Remote Controls · Directional pad with OK, Home, Back, and Menu · Power, volume, channel, and mute controls · Smooth navigation designed for daily use Touchpad + Keyboard · Swipe touchpad control on supported devices · Send text to TV fields from iPhone · Quick Enter and Backspace actions for easier typing Apps and Input Access · View available TV apps on supported platforms · Launch apps from your phone · Switch input sources on supported TVs Photo and Video Casting · Cast photos from your iPhone gallery · Cast videos from your iPhone gallery · Stop casting anytime with one tap Whether you are switching channels, opening streaming apps, or sharing media on the big screen, Universal Control : TV Remote keeps everything in one simple interface. Download now and make your iPhone your daily TV remote. Built for homes using different TV brands and platforms. Premium access: Upgrade to Universal Control : TV Remote Premium to unlock full connection and advanced control capabilities. Subscription plans: Weekly and yearly options are available in-app. Final pricing is shown in the App Store at purchase and can vary by region. Terms of Services: https://divmultech.com/universal-control-tv-remote-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://divmultech.com/universal-control-tv-remote-privacy-policy/ Universal Control : TV Remote support email: tvremote@divmultech.com LG, Samsung, Roku, Google TV, and Fire TV are trademarks of their respective owners. Universal Control : TV Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brands mentioned above.

About

SamRemote

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful Smart TV remote - no physical remote needed. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics. FREE FEATURES - D-Pad navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right) - OK, Back, Home, Menu controls - Volume up/down and Mute - Channel up/down - Playback: Play, Pause, Stop, Skip - Auto-discover Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi - Manual connect via IP address - Save and reconnect to your TVs PREMIUM - 7-DAY FREE TRIAL - App Launcher: open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more in one tap - Pad Mode: touchpad gestures for fast, precise navigation - Power On: wake your Smart TV from your phone - Ad-Free: no ads, no interruptions HOW IT WORKS Your phone and Smart TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. The app automatically scans and connects with no cables, no Bluetooth, and no complicated setup. On first connection, accept the pairing prompt on your TV screen. Supports most Smart TVs (2016-2025). NOTES - Requires Local Network Access permission - Power On requires your TV's MAC address (found in TV Network Settings) - Smart TVs only SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Premium plans: Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime. Monthly and Annual include a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings. Support: https://sweeper.sg-van.fun/tvremote/support/index.html?lang=en Privacy: https://sweeper.sg-van.fun/tvremote/privacy/index.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote | Smart TV Control4 screens
SamRemote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote | Smart TV Control at every 2 days against SamRemote's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. TV Remote | Smart TV Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and SamRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote | Smart TV Control ships an update every 2 days, SamRemote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Remote | Smart TV Control versus SamRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote | Smart TV ControlSamRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDivMulTech LLCJing Tang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote | Smart TV Control

Subscriptions3
  • TV Remote Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • TV Remote Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99
3 purchases

SamRemote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is TV Remote | Smart TV Control free?
TV Remote | Smart TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SamRemote free?
SamRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote | Smart TV Control or SamRemote have ads?
Neither TV Remote | Smart TV Control nor SamRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote | Smart TV Control or SamRemote?
TV Remote | Smart TV Control ships an update every 2 days, and SamRemote every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote | Smart TV Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and SamRemote on October 31, 2026.

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