# Sam vs Remote Control Sam TV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam | Remote Control Sam TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews) | **[4.4 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 530 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [BRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857640113) |

## 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


### Remote Control Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Sam Smart TV Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart View Special Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Premium | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on opening screen
- Connectivity issues
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Landscape text input
- Dark mode
- Better TV compatibility


## Frequently asked 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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