# Remote Control for Samsung vs Perfect IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect IPTV Player at 4.6 against Remote Control for Samsung's 3.8. Perfect IPTV Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (41% vs 15%). Remote Control for Samsung's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 8.4K) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Perfect IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perfect IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Remote Control for Samsung's written reviews are positive against 41% of Perfect IPTV Player's.

Remote Control for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Samsung | Perfect IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-samsung-tv/id983088149/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quanticapps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/511757906) | [Nguyen Van Sy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234068205) |

## 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


### Perfect IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-iptv-player/id1516946830)

Stream live TV channels, VOD, and series directly on your iOS devices. Supports various playlist formats and network protocols for a flexible viewing experience. Includes EPG and reminder features.

**Highlights:** M3U and XSPF playlist support, Xtream-Codes API support, Built-in IPTV player, Multiple network protocol support, Multiple network streaming format support, EPG support (XMLTV, GZIP), Broadcast reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.69 | per month |
| 6 Month | $16.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $20.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best IPTV app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and sync across devices
- 👍 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Reliable and rarely any issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing issues
- 🐛 Buffering and playback issues
- 🐛 Disappearing playlists and channels
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on Apple TV
- 🐛 Frequent error messages and playback failures

**Reported bugs**

- Constant upgrade prompts in free version
- Channels not working after upgrading
- Inability to watch anything without paying
- Playback issues and crashes on various devices
- Incompatibility with some IPTV providers

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to filter and customize channel lists
- Improved EPG integration and functionality
- Support for local M3U playlist files
- Chromecast and AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for Samsung free?

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

### Is Perfect IPTV Player free?

Perfect IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Samsung or Perfect IPTV Player?

Perfect IPTV Player is rated higher. Remote Control for Samsung averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Perfect IPTV Player averages 4.6 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Samsung or Perfect IPTV Player have ads?

Remote Control for Samsung shows ads; Perfect IPTV Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Samsung or Perfect IPTV Player?

Remote Control for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, and Perfect IPTV Player fortnightly. Most recently, Remote Control for Samsung was updated on October 28, 2026 and Perfect IPTV Player on October 28, 2026.

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