Comparison

Gesto control vs Sam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gesto control

Features
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Gesto is an online software for Belgian companies. Pointing software, planning, promotion and billing statements.

About

Sam

Features
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Control your TV with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your TV. Features: - Intuitive remote control. - Auto-detect your TV's on the same wifi network. - Auto-connect to your TV. - Launch and control your favorite apps. - Easy navigation through touchpad. - Smooth cursorpad and air mouse. - Type and Search through keyboard. How to Use: - Step 1: Ensure your phone and TV connect to the same Wi-Fi. Click Connect icon on the top right - Step 2: Choose and Connect to your TV on the phone screen - Step 3: You are ready to use. Try out every feature of our app!! Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features: - You can choose a yearly subscription (with 3-day free trial) orΒ a monthly subscription. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – 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. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Samsung Compatibility: Supports 2016+ models. Disclaimer: This application is NOT an official Samsung product and it is NOT associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung Electronics in any way. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/foragongroup-tvremote/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/foragongroup-tvremote/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Gesto control4 screens
Sam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gesto control at none against Sam's 2. Gesto control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gesto control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gesto control ships an update weekly, Sam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Gesto control versus Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGesto controlSam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComputer Fun SRLHoa Truong

In-app purchases

None

Gesto control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sam

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Gesto control free?
Gesto control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sam free?
Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gesto control or Sam have ads?
Neither Gesto control nor Sam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gesto control or Sam?
Gesto control ships an update weekly, and Sam fortnightly. Most recently, Gesto control was updated on September 17, 2026 and Sam on September 18, 2026.

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