# Sam vs myTelecom

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.

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.

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.

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, myTelecom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam | myTelecom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytelecom/id1626209032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **25.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [TELECOM FIJI LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292091264) |

## 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


### myTelecom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytelecom/id1626209032)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 7, 2026 and myTelecom on November 3, 2026.

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