Comparison

Sam vs Remote control for Sky

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

Head to head
About

Sam

Transform your iPhone into a virtual remote for your smart TV. Easily control channels, volume, menus, and media with a simple tap. It syncs automatically via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for physical remotes and batteries.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Channel switching
  • Volume adjustment
  • Menu navigation
  • Media management
  • Automatic Wi-Fi sync
  • No setup required
Features
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SamRemote: Transforms your iPhone into a powerful, virtual remote for your smart TV. Our intuitive TV remote app streamlines your tv experience, allowing you to easily control your TV with all the features of the original remote control. With a simple tap, switch channels, adjust volume, navigate through menus, and manage your media - all from your iPhone or iPad. The best part? SamRemote requires zero setup. Simply launch the app and it automatically syncs with your Smart TV via your Wi-Fi. You're all set to take command of your TV Say goodbye to the days of losing your physical remote or scrambling to replace batteries. With Sam, your ultimate TV control is always in your pocket, ready whenever you are. Experience smart TV viewing as it should be - simplified and under your command. DISCLAIMER Sam is neither an official Samsung product, nor are we affiliated with the Samsung Electronics company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : http://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote_policy.html Terms of Use : http://nstx.io/SamRemote/samremote-terms.html

About

Remote control for Sky

Control your Sky devices with this third-party remote app. It offers a user-friendly interface and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy a seamless experience without installation.

Highlights
  • Saves last remote
  • Quick access
  • No installation required
  • Easy interface
  • User-friendly design
Features
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Sky app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sky users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * AMAZING design with cool & easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on osfunapps@gmail.com

Screenshots

Sam4 screens
Remote control for Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sam at 116K against Remote control for Sky's 32. Remote control for Sky's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote control for Sky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Sam against 4.1 for Remote control for Sky. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 116K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Sam's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remote control for Sky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote control for Sky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sam versus Remote control for Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamRemote control for Sky
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116K ratings) — better4.1 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews50.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraOz Shabbatth

Customer experience

Sam

All ratings116,472 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews1,814 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.0%

Remote control for Sky

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative37.8%

User reviews

Sam

From 116K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well when connected
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 👍 Convenient to use phone as remote

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Frequent disconnection issues
  • 📺 Can't turn TV on with app
  • 💸 Expensive paid version
  • 📢 Excessive ads in free version
  • 🐛 Inconsistent functionality

Remote control for Sky

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and installation process
  • 🎯 Works like the physical remote control
  • 💰 Free to download with optional ad removal
  • 🔌 No IR required, works over WiFi
  • ⚡ Quick response and minimal delay

Room to improve

  • 📺 Frequent intrusive advertisements
  • 🔌 Inconsistent connection issues
  • 🔄 App crashes and won't open after updates
  • 🔊 Volume button doesn't work
  • 💳 Ads persist even after paying for ad-free version

Bugs and requests

Sam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to TV consistently
  • Buttons stop working after a while
  • Paid version loses ad-free functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to turn TV on/off
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Reduce frequency of ads in free version

Remote control for Sky

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App won't open or crashes on launch after recent updates
  • Cannot find Sky Q box even when on same network
  • Manual IP address entry fails to connect
  • Up/Down buttons continuously repeat without stopping
  • Right arrow button doesn't work for channel navigation
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  • Volume control non-functional
  • App disconnects frequently from Sky box
  • Ads appear during fast-forward/rewind blocking playback
  • App freezes and locks up intermittently
  • Cannot delete app properly
  • Cookie consent requests overwhelming user experience
  • Purchase identifier error preventing ad-free purchase

Requested features

7 requests
  • Support for Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices
  • TV guide and Sky Planner integration
  • Voice control functionality
  • Improved ad placement to avoid blocking controls
  • Accessibility features for visually impaired users
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  • Simplified UI with fewer on-screen buttons
  • Better handling of network connectivity issues

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sam

Subscriptions5
  • Premium version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium version$7.997 Days
  • Premium version$14.991 Month
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  • Premium version3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium version$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • removal of advertising$3.99
  • removal of advertising$19.99
  • Premium version$34.99
1 purchases

Remote control for Sky

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote control for Sky free?
Remote control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam or Remote control for Sky?
Sam is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Remote control for Sky averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.
Do Sam or Remote control for Sky have ads?
Both Sam and Remote control for Sky show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sam or Remote control for Sky?
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote control for Sky every 4 days. Most recently, Sam was updated on October 20, 2026 and Remote control for Sky on October 16, 2026.

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