# Sam vs TV Remote +ㅤ

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, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Sam's written reviews are positive against 29% of TV Remote +ㅤ's.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam | TV Remote +ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews) | **[4.5 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## What reviewers say

### Sam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $29.99 | per year |
| removal of advertising | $3.99 | one-time |
| removal of advertising | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### TV Remote +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263)

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.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi setup and control, Touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching, Customizable themes and layout, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tv Remote Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sam free?

Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote +ㅤ free?

TV Remote +ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sam or TV Remote +ㅤ?

TV Remote +ㅤ is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while TV Remote +ㅤ averages 4.5 from 130 ratings.

### Do Sam or TV Remote +ㅤ have ads?

Both Sam and TV Remote +ㅤ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sam or TV Remote +ㅤ?

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote +ㅤ weekly. Most recently, Sam was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Remote +ㅤ on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*