# Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl — user reviews > 84 indexed App Store user reviews of Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl by TINAC Inc., rated 4.00/5 from 262 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-rokutv-ctrl/id1309039588/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-rokutv-ctrl/id1309039588.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 157 · 4★ 32 · 3★ 19 · 2★ 16 · 1★ 38 ## What do users think of Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 🆓 Free app with minimal ads - 📱 Works well as lost remote replacement - 🚀 Fast connection to Roku devices - 💡 Can control multiple Roku TVs - 🎯 Simple navigation controls - ⭐ No in-app purchases required (free version) **Cons** - 🐛 Controls frequently reverse/go backwards - ❌ No power on/off button - 🔇 No volume control functionality - ⏱️ Slow device detection/connection - 😤 Requires app restart when closed - 📺 Beam photos feature doesn't work - 💰 Aggressive upselling for Pro version - 🔌 Doesn't work without original remote **Commonly reported bugs** - Arrow key controls reverse randomly (up/down, left/right swap) - App enters 'opposite day' mode intermittently - Device location takes excessive time - Beam photos feature non-functional - Roku requires restart when app closes - Keyboard function in Pro version doesn't work - Inconsistent control responsiveness **Most requested features** - Power on/off button for TV - Volume control functionality - Closed captions toggle for YouTube - Video streaming from phone to TV - Keyboard input for Pro version - Time remaining display when paused - Faster device detection ## Newest reviews (13 of 84) ### 3/5 — Keys worked in reverse *2023-09-20, version 1.1.0* To move up had to press the down key..same with left and right keys ### 2/5 — Ok, but no on/off button? *2021-12-04, version 1.1.0* I would give this a 4 or 5 if it had an on/off button…what’s the point of a remote if you have to go to the TV to turn it on or off? First remote I’ve ever seen without one. ### 2/5 — I dont know *2021-08-09, version 1.1.0* Meh 🤷🏻‍♀️ ### 4/5 — Thanks! *2021-05-01, version 1.1.0* I only have it 4 star because when I try do beam (show photos on the tv) it doesn't work on my Now TV which is fine it does on roku but other then that the app is a life saver! ### 3/5 — Remote review *2020-12-29, version 1.1.0* Only rated a three star because it doesn’t have a power option to turn on tv. ### 2/5 — Glitches *2020-10-10, version 1.1.0* This app randomly goes into ‘opposite day’ on remote. Down is up, up is down. Then glitches back to normal. ### 3/5 — I like it except... *2020-07-19, version 1.1.0* This remote for Roku has larger controls which make it easier to use without having to constantly watch the phone screen. Nice! But minutes after starting to use it the four arrow keys reverse their function/direction: pressing the right arrow to fast forward makes the video rewind, the left arrow fast forwards, and up/down ones become down/up. This is irritating, especially when I really like the design of this app. I thought maybe the $2 Pro version would not have this problem but hesitate to bother with it. ### 2/5 — its confusing *2020-05-28, version 1.0.3* read title ### 5/5 — Good *2020-04-26, version 1.0.3* I love Roku ### 5/5 — This one has a five star and that’s right fantastic remote awesome l *2020-04-23, version 1.0.3* The new version of this is the first app that I’ve everuse and it has been ### 4/5 — Closed captions for YouTube *2020-04-06, version 1.0.3* Your Roku remote is first class. I am hearing impaired and have to turn on closed captions when watching YouTube. I would be very grateful if you would add the CC to your App. Thank you. ### 4/5 — Roku phone remote *2020-03-09, version 1.0.3* It’s better than nothing wish I had the original gut lost ### 2/5 — Frustrating *2020-03-04, version 1.0.3* Purchased this app and about half of the time the controls are backwards. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Do not get!!!!! *2025-07-16, version 1.1.0* Not work ### 1/5 — yfw tu *2022-05-30, version 1.1.0* j. ho c ### 1/5 — Terrible remote! *2021-06-25, version 1.1.0* Everything is backwards! ### 1/5 — It a horrible app *2020-06-19, version 1.0.3* You have to locate your device that takes a hour but they want you to buy the pro pack I don’t recommend this at all ### 1/5 — Hacked account *2020-06-05, version 1.0.3* Hacked ### 1/5 — ... *2020-04-14, version 1.0.3* I have no remote so I can’t turn on my tv.....it connects....DOSENT WORK....IM ONLY 9 AND ITS ALMOST 10 O’CLOCK...so I would like this to be changed so it’s easier for me ### 1/5 — Not worth the trouble *2020-04-08, version 1.0.3* You want money for an app that does not work properly, here is an idea for you. Fix it first then ask for money. ### 1/5 — Review *2020-01-19, version 1.0.3* SMH This is terrible didn’t even have an off button 👎🏼 ### 1/5 — 계속 구입하라고 뜸 *2020-01-01* 너무 불편 ### 1/5 — Jordam *2019-11-23, version 1.0.3* Lol ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Etql7061 *2025-05-04, version 1.1.0* Etql7061 ### 5/5 — Pp *2024-11-01, version 1.1.0* My d m play a ### 5/5 — LJS *2024-05-27, version 1.1.0* I love it! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2024-01-11, version 1.1.0* I highly encourage you to download this app today because it works great on my Roku Express! ### 5/5 — fire *2022-04-19, version 1.1.0* good ### 5/5 — Great *2022-04-17, version 1.1.0* Remote ### 5/5 — Very easy to use on your mobile phones *2021-12-29, version 1.1.0* The colour is very good ### 5/5 — 🍦AM *2021-02-26, version 1.1.0* 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦 ### 5/5 — Good *2021-01-19, version 1.1.0* Super good phone remote app no ads thank you ### 5/5 — Nice *2021-01-11, version 1.1.0* I live that TV --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-13.*