# Sam vs Sam TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam | Sam TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews) | **[4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $14.99 | per month |
| 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


### Sam TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-control/id6468896146)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Samsung TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung TV Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Life Time | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Sam TV Remote Control on August 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*