# Sam vs TV Remote For Android

The clearest difference is rating: Sam at 4.2 against TV Remote For Android's 1.0. Sam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). On price, ads, 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 TV Remote For Android sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam has 116K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of TV Remote For Android's.

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote For Android every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam | TV Remote For Android |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-for-android/id6743337804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **25.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Jksol Infotech LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780266924) |

## 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


### TV Remote For Android

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-for-android/id6743337804)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate settings, change channels, adjust volume, and more. Connects seamlessly via Wi-Fi with auto-discovery for quick setup.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control, Channel switching, Volume adjustment, Wi-Fi connectivity, Auto-discovery setup, Power ON/OFF

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Life Time Premium Access | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sam free?

Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote For Android free?

TV Remote For Android is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sam or TV Remote For Android?

Sam is rated higher. Sam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116K ratings, while TV Remote For Android averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sam or TV Remote For Android have ads?

Both Sam and TV Remote For Android show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sam or TV Remote For Android?

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote For Android every 4 months. Most recently, Sam was updated on October 22, 2026 and TV Remote For Android on September 25, 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.*