Comparison

Smartify vs Sam TV Remote Control

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

Sam TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a remote for your Sam TV. Connect once to control your television with familiar navigation keys and quick access to streaming apps. Enjoy a fast and accurate experience without delay.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi network TV search
  • Physical remote-like navigation
  • Fast and accurate control
  • Direct access to YouTube and Netflix
  • Remembers connected TVs
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Control your Sam TV Remote with ease. This app will turn your iPhone into a Sam TV remote! Easily connect once and the app will remember your Sam TV. Featured: - Easily search for Sam TVs in the same wifi network - Navigation keys are similar to physical controls - Fast and accurate, no delay - Quick access to YouTube, Netflix Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung app and we are not affiliated with this company. Enjoy and leave your feedback! Terms of service:https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-ntb-software Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nbl-software

Screenshots

Smartify3 screens
Sam TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smartify and Sam TV Remote Control both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smartify's. Smartify's advantage is ratings volume (111K vs 131) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Sam TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Sam TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smartify has 111K ratings behind it against 131, 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 67% of Sam TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smartify versus Sam TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartifySam TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (111K ratings)4.4 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111K — better131
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDLinh Nguyen

Customer experience

Smartify

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

Sam TV Remote Control

All ratings129 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Sam TV Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 1 more
  • Channel list$19.99
4 purchases

Sam TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Samsung TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Samsung TV Remote Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sam TV Remote Life Time$44.99

Questions

Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sam TV Remote Control free?
Sam TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartify or Sam TV Remote Control?
Sam TV Remote Control is rated higher. Smartify averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Sam TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 131 ratings.
Do Smartify or Sam TV Remote Control have ads?
Both Smartify and Sam TV Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartify or Sam TV Remote Control?
Smartify ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sam TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smartify was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sam TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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