# Sam vs Randomly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Randomly at none against Sam's 8. Randomly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Randomly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, Randomly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sam | Randomly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-tv-remote-for-samsung/id838579136/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **116K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Nazmi Ceylan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786039832) |

## 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


### Randomly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomly-random-picker/id6809190726)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sam free?

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

### Is Randomly free?

Randomly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Sam or Randomly have ads?

Sam shows ads; Randomly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sam or Randomly?

Sam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Randomly every 5 days. Most recently, Sam was updated on October 22, 2026 and Randomly on October 15, 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.*