Comparison

Zapper vs Simple TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Zapper

Transform your iPhone into a modern remote for compatible Samsung TVs on your local network. Enjoy a free trial with limited button pushes, then unlock unlimited control via a one-time in-app purchase. No accounts, subscriptions, or ads.

Highlights
  • Turns iPhone into a Samsung TV remote
  • Automatic TV discovery on local network
  • Manual IP address entry for connection
  • Quick access to essential controls
  • Keyboard text input for search
  • One-time purchase for unlimited control
  • No ads or subscriptions
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Zapper turns your iPhone into a clean, modern remote for compatible smart TVs on your local network. Download free, try 30 remote actions, then go unlimited with a Zapper Pro subscription or lifetime purchase. Find your TV automatically or enter its IP address manually, approve pairing on the TV, and get quick access to the controls you use most: power, navigation, volume, channel up/down, number pad, playback, Home, Back, Menu, Source, Settings, Search, and keyboard text input. When a compatible TV reports launchable installed apps, Zapper can show matching streaming shortcuts; Home opens the TV's home screen. WHY PEOPLE USE ZAPPER • Fast access to the controls you actually need • Verified streaming shortcuts when a compatible TV confirms an installed app • Automatic discovery for compatible TVs on the same Wi-Fi • Manual IP entry when discovery is blocked by your router or network setup • Saved pairing token for easier reconnects • Wake support for previously paired TVs when Wake-on-LAN is available • On-device Demo Mode so you can explore the app without a live TV • Free download with 30 remote actions before unlock • Zapper Pro: weekly or annual subscription (annual includes a 3-day free trial), or a lifetime purchase • No account, cloud relay for TV control, or in-app ads GOOD TO KNOW • Real TV control requires a compatible Samsung TV, local network access, and the TV and iPhone on the same network • After 30 free remote actions, continued control requires Zapper Pro • Demo Mode lets you explore the app interface; it does not control a real TV • Installed-app reporting, streaming shortcuts, and direct-launch support vary by TV model • Zapper is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ZAPPER PRO SUBSCRIPTIONS Zapper Pro is available as a weekly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Lifetime purchases made before subscriptions were introduced keep full access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://commerce-infrastructure.github.io/SamRemote/privacy-policy

About

Simple TV Remote

Features
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Remote for Samsung TV gives you a simple iPhone remote for compatible Samsung Smart TVs on your home Wi-Fi. ■ Quick Setup • Find compatible TVs on your local network • Pair with the TV approval prompt when required • Save one TV for a focused, reliable remote experience ■ Everyday Controls • Navigate with up, down, left, right, and OK • Use Home, Back, Play/Pause, volume, and channel controls • Open numeric and color key controls when you need them ■ Easy Reconnect • Reconnect to your saved TV when you reopen the app • See clear connection status without clutter • Forget the saved TV anytime from settings ■ Built For The Living Room • Designed for iPhone • Works over the same Wi-Fi network as your TV • Free to use, with no ads, subscriptions, or paywalls Remote for Samsung TV is designed for compatible Samsung Smart TVs. Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local network. Some TV features and power behavior may vary by model.

Screenshots

Zapper4 screens
Simple TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple TV Remote at none against Zapper's 1. Simple TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zapper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapper ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zapper versus Simple TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapperSimple TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommerce Infrastructure LLCMake Algo SL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zapper

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$3.99
None

Simple TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zapper free?
Zapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple TV Remote free?
Simple TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zapper or Simple TV Remote have ads?
Neither Zapper nor Simple TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zapper or Simple TV Remote?
Zapper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Zapper was updated on October 9, 2026 and Simple TV Remote on October 16, 2026.

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