Comparison

Sam vs Sam TV Remote Control

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

Sam TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a remote for your Sam TV. Connect once to control your television with familiar navigation keys and quick access to streaming apps. Enjoy a fast and accurate experience without delay.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi network TV search
  • Physical remote-like navigation
  • Fast and accurate control
  • Direct access to YouTube and Netflix
  • Remembers connected TVs
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Control your Sam TV Remote with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a Sam TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your Sam TV. Featured: - Easily search for Sam TVs in the same wifi network - Navigation keys are similar to physical controls - Fast and accurate, no delay - Quick access to YouTube, Netflix Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung app and we are not affiliated with this company. Enjoy and leave your feedback! Terms of service:https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-ntb-software Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nbl-software

Screenshots

Sam4 screens
Sam TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sam TV Remote Control at 67% against Sam's 23%. Sam TV Remote Control also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Sam's advantage is ratings volume (116K vs 129) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Sam TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sam TV Remote Control 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 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Sam's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sam versus Sam TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamSam TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116K ratings)4.4 (129 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116K — better129
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraLinh Nguyen

Customer experience

Sam

All ratings116,439 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.6%

Sam TV Remote Control

All ratings129 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Sam TV Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sam

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version$7.997 Days
  • Premium version$14.991 Month
  • Premium version$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • removal of advertising$3.99
  • removal of advertising$19.99
  • Premium version$34.99
4 purchases

Sam TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Samsung TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Life Time$44.99

Questions

Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sam TV Remote Control free?
Sam TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam or Sam TV Remote Control?
Sam TV Remote Control is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Sam TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.
Do Sam or Sam TV Remote Control have ads?
Both Sam and Sam TV Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sam or Sam TV Remote Control?
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sam was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sam TV Remote Control on August 12, 2026.

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