# Remote Control for Samsung vs Remote Controller for TV

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Controller for TV at 4.5 against Remote Control for Samsung's 3.8. Remote Controller for TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Remote Control for Samsung's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 676) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Remote Controller for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Controller for TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Samsung has 27K ratings behind it against 676, 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 11% of Remote Controller for TV'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, Remote Controller for TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Samsung | Remote Controller for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-samsung-tv/id983088149/reviews) | **[4.5 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 676 |
| Positive reviews | **14.7% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quanticapps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/511757906) | [LOOP MOBILE FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741140077) |

## 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


### Remote Controller for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Channel and volume management, Built-in trackpad navigation, Text search functionality, One-tap app launching, Automatic Wi-Fi connection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for Samsung free?

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

### Is Remote Controller for TV free?

Remote Controller for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Samsung or Remote Controller for TV?

Remote Controller for TV is rated higher. Remote Control for Samsung averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Remote Controller for TV averages 4.5 from 676 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Samsung or Remote Controller for TV have ads?

Remote Control for Samsung shows ads; Remote Controller for TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Samsung or Remote Controller for TV?

Remote Control for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Remote Control for Samsung was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on September 25, 2026.

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