# ColorfulLight vs Sam Smart TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Sam Smart TV Remote at 4.3 against ColorfulLight's 2.0. Sam Smart TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (49K vs 119) and review sentiment (37% vs 13%). ColorfulLight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sam Smart TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ColorfulLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sam Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam Smart TV Remote has 49K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of ColorfulLight's written reviews are positive against 37% of Sam Smart TV Remote's.

ColorfulLight ships an update every 5 weeks, Sam Smart TV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorfulLight | Sam Smart TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfullight/id937162147/reviews) | **[4.3 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-smart-tv-remote-things-tv/id1473562701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | **36.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Macrothings Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906678336) | [FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789501995) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorfulLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfullight/id937162147)

Control your ColorfulLight series LED devices using Bluetooth 4.0. This application allows for seamless management of your lighting setup directly from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, Control LED devices, Manage ColorfulLight series, Smartphone control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Colors show well
- 💡 Basic functionality works
- 💡 Lamp is cool
- 💡 Lights look great
- 💡 Works great!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music sync issues
- 🐛 Voice feature useless
- 🐛 Needs update badly
- 🐛 Weird sound at higher brightness
- 🐛 Limited color options

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sync with music
- Voice feature is useless
- Weird sound at higher brightness
- Connectivity issues
- No instructions for pairing

**Requested features**

- Update for more adjustability and colors
- Open to bright setting
- Link to radio as music function
- More cool options for preset customization
- Ability to save presets


### Sam Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-smart-tv-remote-things-tv/id1473562701)

Control your Samsung Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers an intuitive virtual remote, quick app access, and the ability to cast photos and videos from your library. Mirror your phone's screen wirelessly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Intuitive virtual remote, Quick app and channel access, Cast photos and videos, Wireless screen mirroring, Search for movies and shows

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.49 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Preimum | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and smooth
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires TV remote approval
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Not worth the money

**Reported bugs**

- Can't find TV
- App crashes frequently
- Buttons don't respond
- Constant ads and pop-ups

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard for text input
- Improve connection stability
- Allow family sharing
- Reduce subscription cost


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorfulLight free?

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

### Is Sam Smart TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ColorfulLight or Sam Smart TV Remote?

Sam Smart TV Remote is rated higher. ColorfulLight averages 2.0 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Sam Smart TV Remote averages 4.3 from 49K ratings.

### Do ColorfulLight or Sam Smart TV Remote have ads?

Sam Smart TV Remote shows ads; ColorfulLight does not.

### Which is updated more often, ColorfulLight or Sam Smart TV Remote?

ColorfulLight ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sam Smart TV Remote monthly. Most recently, ColorfulLight was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sam Smart TV Remote on November 7, 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.*