Comparison

Smartify vs Remote for Sam Control TVs

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 for Sam Control TVs

Control your TV with intuitive gestures, voice commands, or a trackpad. Launch apps, get AI movie recommendations, and manage your device effortlessly. This app offers a convenient way to interact with compatible TVs.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope gesture control
  • Voice command integration
  • AI movie recommendations
  • App launching
  • Trackpad control
Features
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With easy-to-use button controls, innovative gyroscope support for gesture-based control, and voice command capabilities, you can control your TV however you prefer. Key Features: - Gyroscope Gesture Control: Move and tilt your phone to change channels, adjust volume, and more with intuitive gestures. - Voice Command Integration: Simply speak your commands to control your TV without lifting a finger. - Ask for a movie: AI would pick a movie for you to watch today depending on your mood. - Apps Launch: Launch popular apps on your right from your device. - Trackpad: Intuitive control replacing buttons with handy scroll control. Enjoy AI-powered movie recommendations, swift app launches, and intuitive trackpad control—all for just $9.99 with an annual subscription. Subscription Details: 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. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. This app is developed independently and is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with Samsung. It is a third-party tool crafted to offer users a convenient way to control their compatible devices. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVXftOFgqfdaHeu80xvCkaB5SiFwqCbSeTqOj1b-600/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmSxQD2Nr2EwwFcrBB4uP4mRFUv33O3jXvcE6ym55fI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Smartify3 screens
Remote for Sam Control TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smartify at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Sam Control TVs's subscription. Smartify also leads on ratings volume (111K vs 134) and review sentiment (30% vs 6%). Remote for Sam Control TVs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating 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 for Sam Control TVs sells 8 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 Remote for Sam Control TVs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smartify has 111K ratings behind it against 134, 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 6% of Remote for Sam Control TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartify ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Smartify versus Remote for Sam Control TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartifyRemote for Sam Control TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (111K ratings)4.4 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Number of ratings111K — better134
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDMarko Bilun

Customer experience

Smartify

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

Remote for Sam Control TVs

All ratings132 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

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 for Sam Control TVs

From 134 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💰 App is entirely paid
  • 💳 Charges money upfront
  • 🚫 Requires original remote
  • 💸 Charged for non-functional app
  • 🔄 Constant reconnection needed

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 for Sam Control TVs

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Requires original remote to connect
  • Needs to reconnect every time
  • Doesn't sync with TV

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
8 purchases

Remote for Sam Control TVs

Subscriptions8
  • Smart TV Remote Control$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Smart TV Remote Control$9.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$14.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Smartify free?
Smartify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Sam Control TVs free?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartify or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Remote for Sam Control TVs is rated higher. Smartify averages 4.3 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Remote for Sam Control TVs averages 4.4 from 134 ratings.
Do Smartify or Remote for Sam Control TVs have ads?
Smartify shows ads; Remote for Sam Control TVs does not.
Which is updated more often, Smartify or Remote for Sam Control TVs?
Smartify ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for Sam Control TVs every 2 days. Most recently, Smartify was updated on November 4, 2026 and Remote for Sam Control TVs on October 30, 2026.

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