Comparison

Smartify vs Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

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

Head to head
About

Smartify

Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a keyboard, touchpad, and channel list for easy navigation. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for seamless control after a quick pairing.

Highlights
  • Keyboard input
  • Touchpad control
  • Channel list
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • WebOS and Netcast support
  • Playback controls
Features
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Smartify is an easy-to-use remote control unit with a keyboard, a touchpad and a list of channels for your LG smart TV. Just connect an iPhone and a TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control the TV using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. Compatibility: the app supports all WebOS models of LG Smart TV as well as Netcast models of 2012 and later. Text input limitations: Text input is only available in the TV apps which support LG keyboard. The keyboard will appear on mobile device screen automatically after you activate the input field on your TV screen. Some services, like Netflix, YouTube and others, have their own keyboards and are not supported by Smartify. Premium Subscription: User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Touchpad, Keyboard, Colored buttons, Playback controls, TV Apps without ads. 1-year Subscription with a 7-days free trial period - $19.99. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 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. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacyus Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of LG Electronics, and Smartify application is not an official product of LG.

About

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your Samsung Smart TV. Navigate menus, control apps, and input text with ease using a touchpad and keyboard. Enjoy a faster, more convenient TV experience.

Highlights
  • Full remote functionality
  • Advanced keyboard and touchpad
  • Gesture control
  • App navigation
  • Web browsing control
  • Fast text input
Features
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The #1 remote control for your Samsung Smart TV. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a remote. ControlMeister universal remote app for Samsung Smart TVs offers full remote functionality. Easily control your channels, volume, menus, apps and navigation. It even has an advanced keyboard and mouse pad. This allows you to operate your smart TV easier and faster. Enter a URL or password in record time. This app is so much better than your normal remote. ControlMeister is the best free iPhone/iPad remote control unit for Samsung TV to browse thru your favorite apps. Save time and enter text easily on web browser or other apps. Access to movies, music and games will become so much simpler and easier! Functionalities: ■ Control your Samsung Smart TV with gestures from your iPhone and iPad. ControlMeister supports the latest Samsung Smart TVs. ■ Easily use apps on your Samsung Smart TV with the keyboard of this app. This also works in the ‘search’ option. Great if you want to visit websites on your television. Great when using apps like FB, Twitter, Vimeo, WhatsApp, Telegram, Amazon or Spotify. ■ Use the touchpad and keyboard to control the TV's web browser, apps and menu settings. No more fiddling with tiny keys using the factory remote control. ■ Control the cursor with your finger with the touchpad. Control channels, volume, search & apps with the swipe of your finger. Advantages: ■ Easy browsing ■ Fast search ■ No more lost remotes ■ Save time ■ Best signal ■ Better for environment ■ Latest technology With ControlMeister you can easily use a keyboard on your Samsung Smart TV so you don’t have to scroll through letters. The keyboard automatically pops up when necessary, so you don’t need to think about this. You can stay focused on your TV shows, movies or news. Control the cursor on your Samsung TV with your finger with the touchpad. Use gestures on your iPhone or iPad to control the TV’s web browser. With swipe gestures you can. change the volume and channel while keeping your eyes on the TV screen! Requirements: * Samsung Smart TV (2012 or newer) * WiFi * iPhone or iPad Which TV-model year do I have? You can see that by looking at the middle letter in your model type (on the back of your Samsung TV). E = 2012 F = 2013 H = 2014 J = 2015 K = 2016 M = 2017 N = 2018 R = 2019 T = 2020 A = 2021 Q = QLED (also supported) Example: UE55_E_S8000 = 2012. UE78_H_U8500L = 2014. Disclaimer: - This universal remote control for Samsung TVs does not support the keyboard function for Netflix & YouTube. They disabled this. - ControlMeister can only offer app control for Samsung TVs from 2016, or newer. UNLIMITED ACCESS PRO SUBSCRIPTION You need a subscription for unlimited access to all features without advertising and interruptions. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before 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. - Terms of use: https://www.controlmeister.com/terms-of-use/ - Privacy policy: https://www.controlmeister.com/privacy-policy/ If you have any questions, please discover the FAQs on our website. Or, send an e-mail to info@controlmeister.com

Screenshots

Smartify3 screens
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Smartify at 111K against Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's 6.1K. Smartify also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (42% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smartify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smartify has 111K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Smartify's written reviews are positive against 42% of Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartify ships an update monthly, Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smartify versus Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartifySamsung Smart TV Remote Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (111K ratings)4.5 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews42.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111K — better6.1K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDMeisterApps BV

Customer experience

Smartify

All ratings110,664 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews1,179 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative63.1%

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

All ratings6,082 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive42.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative48.3%

User reviews

Smartify

From 111K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to install and use
  • 🚀 Connects effortlessly
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • ⏱️ Slow to connect/load
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
  • 📺 Cannot turn on TV when it's off

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works perfectly
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 💡 Useful features like trackpad and keyboard
  • 🚀 Seamless connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections and glitches
  • 🔋 Can't turn TV on/off with app
  • 💸 Expensive subscription for full features
  • 🔥 Overly aggressive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

Smartify

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Fails to detect TV or connect
  • Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges recurring)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to rearrange buttons on remote
  • Ability to control multiple TVs with one account
  • Improved stability and reliability

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't find TV on network
  • Volume and mute controls not working
  • App crashes when trying to access certain features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to turn TV on/off
  • Improve stability and reduce disconnections
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Smartify

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro month version$9.991 Month
  • Pro year version$19.991 Year
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  • Pro year version$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Version Pro | Remote for LG TV$19.99
  • Remove ad$19.99
  • Touchpad and Keyboard$19.99
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  • Channel list$19.99
4 purchases

Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly: All Features$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan: All Features$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan: All Features3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay Only Once: All Features$39.99

Questions

Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus free?
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartify or Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus?
Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus is rated higher. Smartify averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus averages 4.5 from 6.1K ratings.
Do Smartify or Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus have ads?
Both Smartify and Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartify or Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus?
Smartify ships an update monthly, and Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Smartify was updated on September 24, 2026 and Samsung Smart TV Remote Plus on September 24, 2026.

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