Sam vs TV Remote +ㅤ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Virtual remote control
- Channel switching
- Volume adjustment
- Menu navigation
- Media management
- Automatic Wi-Fi sync
- No setup required
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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
TV Remote +ㅤ
Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control your TV, navigate menus, launch channels, and customize your experience with themes and widgets. Works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.
- Universal TV remote control
- Wi-Fi setup and control
- Touchpad navigation
- Direct channel launching
- Customizable themes and layout
- Home screen widgets
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TV Remote+ is your ultimate Smart TV Companion! Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote control for your TV! Seamlessly control your Smart TV from the palm of your hand, enhancing your TV viewing experience like never before. Compatible with a wide array of TV brands including: Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Vizio, Denon and more coming soon! Key Features: -Easy to setup your TV via WIFI, allowing instant and seamless control. -Works seamlessly with most popular TV brands. -Navigate menus and content effortlessly with the touchpad. -Instantly launch your favourite Channels directly from the app. -Beautiful themes to match your style. -Customisable layout to match your preferences and needs. -Handy Widgets for quick access to your remote. (Even from the home screen with iOS 17!) ================== PART OF ROCKET APPS TV Remote+ is part of the Rocket Apps PRO Bundle. With Rocket Apps PRO you simply subscribe once and get access to all supported Rocket Apps. The best part: we will keep adding new Apps. SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sam at 116K against TV Remote +ㅤ's 130. TV Remote +ㅤ's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Sam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote +ㅤ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Remote +ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 116K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sam | TV Remote +ㅤ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (116K ratings) | 4.5 (130 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 116K — better | 130 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yohan teixeira | Rocket Apps GmbH |
Customer experience
Sam
TV Remote +ㅤ
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
TV Remote +ㅤ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sam
- 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
- removal of advertising$3.99
- removal of advertising$19.99
- Premium version$34.99
TV Remote +ㅤ
- Rocket Apps PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
- Rocket Apps PRO Weekly Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Rocket Apps PRO Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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- Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Tv Remote Pro - Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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