Comparison

Sam vs Remote for Android TV

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 for Android TV

Control your Android Smart TV with your phone or tablet. Features voice commands, a built-in keyboard for searches, and a touchpad for easy navigation. Quickly launch apps and manage volume directly from the application.

Highlights
  • Voice commands
  • Built-in keyboard for search
  • Touchpad control
  • Quick app launching
  • Volume information display
  • Physical remote emulation
Features
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Remote for Android TV application allows you to control your Android Smart TV instead of using a physical remote. ◆ VOICE and KEYBOARD SUPPORTED ◆ Features: ◆ Voice commands ◆ Built-in keyboard for search ◆ Touchpad ◆ Quick launch applications ◆ Volume information directly visible on the application ◆ Control your TV as you normally would with a physical remote ◆ Your last remote is saved for quick and easy access ◆ More exiting features coming soon.. Connect your phone/tablet to the same WiFi network as your TV device for the application to work. Have questions or feedback? Drop us an email to support@simha.tech DISCLAIMER - This is not an official app by Google. Privacy Policy: https://simhasoftware.com/remote-atv/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sam4 screens
Remote for Android TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for Android TV at 72% against Sam's 26%. Remote for Android TV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Sam's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 13K). On price, update cadence, 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 for Android TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for Android TV 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 13K, 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 72% of Remote for Android TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote for Android TV monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sam versus Remote for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamRemote for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116K ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraRaghav Ahuja

Customer experience

Sam

All ratings116,472 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews1,815 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.1%

Remote for Android TV

All ratings12,236 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative21.2%

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 for Android TV

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Minimalistic and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buttons not working as expected
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain TVs
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
  • 🐛 Requires constant reconnection

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 for Android TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working for TV connection
  • Volume control not functioning
  • Inconsistent button responsiveness
  • Frequent disconnections from TV

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add TV settings button
  • Implement a true trackpad with scroll function
  • Allow customization of shortcut buttons
  • Add landscape orientation support for tablets
  • Provide a one-time purchase option to remove ads

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
4 purchases

Remote for Android TV

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access (3 Months)$3.993 Months
  • Premium access (6 Months)$5.996 Months
  • Premium access (12 Months)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Android TV free?
Remote for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam or Remote for Android TV?
Remote for Android TV is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Remote for Android TV averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Sam or Remote for Android TV have ads?
Both Sam and Remote for Android TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sam or Remote for Android TV?
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote for Android TV monthly. Most recently, Sam was updated on November 9, 2026 and Remote for Android TV on November 9, 2026.

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