Comparison

Sam vs Remote Control Sam 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 Control Sam TV

Control your smart TV with ease using this comprehensive remote app. Access all functions, including volume, channels, apps, and keyboard input, without needing physical buttons. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Full TV control
  • Volume and channel switching
  • App and menu selection
  • Keyboard input
  • Ergonomic design
Features
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Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Sam TV remote control. The original remote control for Sam TV. Forget about searching for buttons in the dark! This ergonomic remote is the key to instant access to the entire entertainment world on your TV. You can use all the necessary functions from increasing the volume and switching channels to selecting applications and menus, even using the keyboard. Simplicity. Reliability. Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Samsung TV remote control! The app offers Premium subscription for those who want to unlock additional features and make the proccess of controling smart TV more convenient Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNADbi_-mvFej86FbOFhI-X6-UC4mIdbGWbNqxaNVx8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zDJBgwzu93_QVkXAYs8gzJI7NhnAyFQFu817Rhk_GpE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Sam4 screens
Remote Control Sam TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control Sam TV at none against Sam's shown. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 26%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Sam's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 530). On price, update cadence, 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

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 Control Sam TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control Sam TV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 116K ratings behind it against 530, 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 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sam versus Remote Control Sam TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamRemote Control Sam TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116K ratings)4.4 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews50.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116K — better530
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1613.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraBRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Sam

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

Remote Control Sam TV

All ratings514 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative44.9%

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 Control Sam TV

From 530 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Works as advertised
  • 🔥 Great interface
  • ✨ Very good
  • 💫 Excellent

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes on opening screen
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
  • 🔒 No free trial
  • 💰 Overpriced
  • 🔍 Can't get past first page

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 Control Sam TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on opening screen
  • Connectivity issues
  • Subscription problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape text input
  • Dark mode
  • Better TV compatibility

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
7 purchases

Remote Control Sam TV

Subscriptions6
  • Special Offer Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium$3.497 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium3 Days trial$3.497 Days
Show 3 more
  • Sam Smart TV Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • Sam Smart TV Year Premium$29.991 Year
  • Smart View Special Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Premium$119.99

Questions

Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control Sam TV free?
Remote Control Sam TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam or Remote Control Sam TV?
Remote Control Sam TV is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.4 from 530 ratings.
Do Sam or Remote Control Sam TV have ads?
Sam shows ads; Remote Control Sam TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Sam or Remote Control Sam TV?
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sam was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote Control Sam TV on October 27, 2026.

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