Sam vs Remote Control Sam TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Virtual remote control
- Channel switching
- Volume adjustment
- Menu navigation
- Media management
- Automatic Wi-Fi sync
- No setup required
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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
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.
- Full TV control
- Volume and channel switching
- App and menu selection
- Keyboard input
- Ergonomic design
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Sam | Remote Control Sam TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (116K ratings) | 4.4 (530 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | 50.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 116K — better | 530 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yohan teixeira | BRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
Sam
Remote Control Sam TV
User reviews
Sam
From 116K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Sam
- Premium version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium version$7.997 Days
- Premium version$14.991 Month
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- Premium version3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium version$29.991 Year
- removal of advertising$3.99
- removal of advertising$19.99
- Premium version$34.99
Remote Control Sam TV
- Special Offer Subscription$1.997 Days
- Sam Smart TV Week Premium$3.497 Days
- Sam Smart TV Week Premium3 Days trial$3.497 Days
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- 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
- Sam TV Remote Premium$119.99
Questions
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