Comparison

Sam vs TV+ Remote

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

TV+ Remote

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal remote with TV Remote+! Control your TV from one easy-to-use app. With an intuitive interface and seamless connectivity, TV Remote+ makes it simple to change channels, adjust volume, and access your favorite streaming platforms—no more searching for the remote! Perfect for streamlining your home entertainment setup. Subscription Details: After your free trial, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/apptvremote/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/apptvremote/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Sam4 screens
TV+ Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV+ Remote at daily against Sam's every 2 weeks. TV+ Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 TV+ Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, TV+ Remote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sam versus TV+ Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamTV+ Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings116K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraMaclering Delva

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

TV+ Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

TV+ Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$29.99

Questions

Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV+ Remote free?
TV+ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sam or TV+ Remote have ads?
Both Sam and TV+ Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sam or TV+ Remote?
Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV+ Remote daily. Most recently, Sam was updated on October 28, 2026 and TV+ Remote on October 27, 2026.

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