Comparison

Smartify vs Remote Control Sam TV

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

Remote Control Sam TV

Control your smart TV with ease using this comprehensive remote app. Access all functions, including volume, channels, apps, and keyboard input, without needing physical buttons. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Full TV control
  • Volume and channel switching
  • App and menu selection
  • Keyboard input
  • Ergonomic design
Features
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Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Sam TV remote control. The original remote control for Sam TV. Forget about searching for buttons in the dark! This ergonomic remote is the key to instant access to the entire entertainment world on your TV. You can use all the necessary functions from increasing the volume and switching channels to selecting applications and menus, even using the keyboard. Simplicity. Reliability. Full control. Enjoy watching it without unnecessary movements — trust the Samsung TV remote control! The app offers Premium subscription for those who want to unlock additional features and make the proccess of controling smart TV more convenient Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNADbi_-mvFej86FbOFhI-X6-UC4mIdbGWbNqxaNVx8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zDJBgwzu93_QVkXAYs8gzJI7NhnAyFQFu817Rhk_GpE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Smartify3 screens
Remote Control Sam TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control Sam TV at none against Smartify's shown. Remote Control Sam TV also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 30%). Smartify's advantage is ratings volume (111K vs 530). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Remote Control Sam TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Smartify against 4.4 for Remote Control Sam TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smartify has 111K ratings behind it against 530, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Smartify's written reviews are positive against 51% of Remote Control Sam TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smartify versus Remote Control Sam TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartifyRemote Control Sam TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (111K ratings)4.4 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews50.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111K — better530
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDBRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Smartify

All ratings110,973 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews1,193 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative63.5%

Remote Control Sam TV

All ratings514 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative44.9%

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

Remote Control Sam TV

From 530 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Works as advertised
  • 🔥 Great interface
  • ✨ Very good
  • 💫 Excellent

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes on opening screen
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on certain devices
  • 🔒 No free trial
  • 💰 Overpriced
  • 🔍 Can't get past first page

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

Remote Control Sam TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on opening screen
  • Connectivity issues
  • Subscription problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape text input
  • Dark mode
  • Better TV compatibility

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
Show 1 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Channel list$19.99
7 purchases

Remote Control Sam TV

Subscriptions6
  • Special Offer Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium$3.497 Days
  • Sam Smart TV Week Premium3 Days trial$3.497 Days
Show 3 more
  • Sam Smart TV Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • Sam Smart TV Year Premium$29.991 Year
  • Smart View Special Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Premium$119.99

Questions

Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control Sam TV free?
Remote Control Sam TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartify or Remote Control Sam TV?
Remote Control Sam TV is rated higher. Smartify averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Remote Control Sam TV averages 4.4 from 530 ratings.
Do Smartify or Remote Control Sam TV have ads?
Smartify shows ads; Remote Control Sam TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Smartify or Remote Control Sam TV?
Smartify ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Control Sam TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smartify was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote Control Sam TV on October 27, 2026.

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