Comparison

Sam vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

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 for Sam Control TVs

Control your TV with intuitive gestures, voice commands, or a trackpad. Launch apps, get AI movie recommendations, and manage your device effortlessly. This app offers a convenient way to interact with compatible TVs.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope gesture control
  • Voice command integration
  • AI movie recommendations
  • App launching
  • Trackpad control
Features
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With easy-to-use button controls, innovative gyroscope support for gesture-based control, and voice command capabilities, you can control your TV however you prefer. Key Features: - Gyroscope Gesture Control: Move and tilt your phone to change channels, adjust volume, and more with intuitive gestures. - Voice Command Integration: Simply speak your commands to control your TV without lifting a finger. - Ask for a movie: AI would pick a movie for you to watch today depending on your mood. - Apps Launch: Launch popular apps on your right from your device. - Trackpad: Intuitive control replacing buttons with handy scroll control. Enjoy AI-powered movie recommendations, swift app launches, and intuitive trackpad control—all for just $9.99 with an annual subscription. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. This app is developed independently and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVXftOFgqfdaHeu80xvCkaB5SiFwqCbSeTqOj1b-600/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmSxQD2Nr2EwwFcrBB4uP4mRFUv33O3jXvcE6ym55fI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Sam4 screens
Remote for Sam Control TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sam at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. Sam also leads on ratings volume (116K vs 134) and review sentiment (26% vs 6%). Remote for Sam Control TVs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 for Sam Control TVs sells 8 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Sam against 4.4 for Remote for Sam Control TVs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 116K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Sam's written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sam versus Remote for Sam Control TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamRemote for Sam Control TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116K ratings)4.4 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Number of ratings116K — better134
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraMarko Bilun

Customer experience

Sam

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

Remote for Sam Control TVs

All ratings132 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

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 for Sam Control TVs

From 134 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💰 App is entirely paid
  • 💳 Charges money upfront
  • 🚫 Requires original remote
  • 💸 Charged for non-functional app
  • 🔄 Constant reconnection needed

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 for Sam Control TVs

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Requires original remote to connect
  • Needs to reconnect every time
  • Doesn't sync with TV

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
8 purchases

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Subscriptions8
  • Smart TV Remote Control$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 5 more
  • Smart TV Remote Control$9.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Sam Control TVs free?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sam or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while Remote for Sam Control TVs averages 4.4 from 134 ratings.
Do Sam or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?
Sam shows ads; Remote for Sam Control TVs does not.
Which is updated more often, Sam or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. Most recently, Sam was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on October 24, 2026.

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