# Smartify vs Remote Control Sam TV

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Smartify | Remote Control Sam TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartify-lg-tv-remote/id991626968/reviews) | **[4.4 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 530 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **50.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [BRANDIX SOFT PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857640113) |

## What reviewers say

### Smartify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartify-lg-tv-remote/id991626968)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro month version | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro year version | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro year version | $24.99 | per year |
| Version Pro \| Remote for LG TV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $19.99 | one-time |
| Touchpad and Keyboard | $19.99 | one-time |
| Channel list | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Remote Control Sam TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-sam-tv/id6446824311)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Week Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Sam Smart TV Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Sam Smart TV Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart View Special Offer | $59.99 | per year |
| Sam TV Remote Premium | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on opening screen
- Connectivity issues
- Subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Landscape text input
- Dark mode
- Better TV compatibility


## Frequently asked 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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