Comparison

Sam vs myTelecom

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

myTelecom

Manage your telecom services, track data usage, and recharge your account. Access exclusive offers, industry news, and contact support directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Manage telecom services
  • Track data usage
  • Recharge prepay and top-up postpay accounts
  • Access exclusive offers and promotions
  • View account and billing details
  • Contact customer support
Features
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The My Telecom app can help you access and manage your Telecom account and services. Sign in with your Telecom account or create your account once you have downloaded the app. Features made for you: MANAGE YOUR TELECOM SERVICES Link your Telecom services to the My Telecom app and manage all your services from your device. You can also keep track of your data/voice service, billing, and messages with our notifications centre. YOUR DATA USAGE See how much internet data usage you have used from your Telecom plan. You can keep track of your data usage anytime you want. Recharge your prepay account and/or Top up your post pay account. JUST FOR YOU Sign up or upgrade to Telecom plans from the app. Check out our latest offers and deals, and EXCLUSIVE in-app promotions. EXPLORE WITH US Explore all things Telecom - from job opportunities, latest industry blogs and news. STAY CONNECTED Contact us through the app with any questions about your account or when you need support for your Telecom service. MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT Update your contact information and view your account and billing details securely through the app. Download the My Telecom app today.

Screenshots

Sam4 screens
myTelecom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sam at 4.2 against myTelecom's 1.0. Sam also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (116K vs 1). myTelecom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Sam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. myTelecom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 116K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of myTelecom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, myTelecom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sam versus myTelecom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSammyTelecom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraTELECOM FIJI LIMITED

Customer experience

Sam

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

myTelecom

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

myTelecom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sam

Subscriptions5
  • Premium version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium version$7.997 Days
  • Premium version$14.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • 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
None

myTelecom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myTelecom free?
myTelecom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sam or myTelecom?
Sam is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while myTelecom averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sam or myTelecom have ads?
Sam shows ads; myTelecom does not.
Which is updated more often, Sam or myTelecom?
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and myTelecom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sam was updated on November 6, 2026 and myTelecom on November 3, 2026.

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