# Remote Control for Samsung vs Puck Remote App

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Samsung at 3.8 against Puck Remote App's 3.1. Remote Control for Samsung also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 26) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Puck Remote App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Samsung sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Puck Remote App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Control for Samsung holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Samsung has 27K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Remote Control for Samsung's written reviews are positive against 47% of Puck Remote App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remote Control for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, Puck Remote App every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Samsung | Puck Remote App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-samsung-tv/id983088149/reviews)** | [3.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-remote-app/id1146524965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quanticapps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/511757906) | [SmashToast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983428042) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Samsung

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-samsung-tv/id983088149)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers seamless navigation, channel changing, volume control, and even quick launching of favorite apps. It supports most smart TVs from 2015 onwards.

**Highlights:** Control TV with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Turn TV on/off, Change channels and volume, Mute sound, Switch input sources, Access Smart TV features, Program favorite buttons, Siri Shortcuts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Yearly Discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Remote Control - Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack for Smart TV | $8.99 | one-time |
| Customise Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Premium Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful remote control features
- 👍 Convenient for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Paywall for basic functionality
- 📺 Compatibility issues with certain TVs
- 🔍 Difficult to set up/connect
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Inability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Inconsistent performance after premium purchase

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Keyboard functionality without premium
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More customization options


### Puck Remote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-remote-app/id1146524965)

Control your home devices with your smartphone. This application works with a specific external hardware module to provide a unified remote control experience, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Unified home device control, Replaces multiple physical remotes, Requires external Bluetooth LE to IR module, Seamless home interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for Samsung free?

Remote Control for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puck Remote App free?

Puck Remote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Samsung or Puck Remote App?

Remote Control for Samsung is rated higher. Remote Control for Samsung averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Puck Remote App averages 3.1 from 26 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Samsung or Puck Remote App have ads?

Remote Control for Samsung shows ads; Puck Remote App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Samsung or Puck Remote App?

Remote Control for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, and Puck Remote App every 6 months. Most recently, Remote Control for Samsung was updated on September 28, 2026 and Puck Remote App on June 1, 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.*