Comparison

Reforo vs Tiny Rest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reforo

Control your Roku TV from your iPhone or iPad with this intuitive remote app. Easily navigate menus, launch channels, and enjoy a clutter-free interface. Connect your device and TV to the same Wi-Fi for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Automatic Roku TV detection
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • Direct channel launching
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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Reforo app is the best free iPhone/iPad remote control unit for your Roku TV. Simple design, intuitive interface, no pileup of buttons or complex settings. All you need is connect your iOS device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Main features: - Automatic detection of Roku TV in the Wi-Fi network; - A large touchpad for convenient menu and content navigation; - Launching of channels directly from the application; Compatibility: - App is compatible with all TV models with Roku OS. - Some applications like YouTube and Hulu+ have their own screen keyboards and do not take input from the iOS keyboard; Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacyus Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, LTD is not an affiliated entity of Roku, and "Reforo" application is not an official product of Roku.

About

Tiny Rest

Easily log sleep and feeding times for your little one. Track wake windows and predict nap times to establish a predictable bedtime routine. This app helps make bedtime feel less like a struggle and more like a gentle, trusted rhythm.

Highlights
  • Log sleep sessions
  • Log feeding times
  • Track wake windows
  • Predict nap times
  • Establish bedtime rhythm
Features
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Tiny Rest helps you log sleep and feeding, track wake windows, and see when your little one is likely ready for their next nap — so bedtime feels less like guesswork and more like a gentle rhythm you can trust. https://www.andres-rojas.com/tiny-rest-landing/privacy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reforo3 screens
Tiny Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Rest at 100% against Reforo's 44%. Tiny Rest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Reforo's advantage is ratings volume (110K vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Reforo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Tiny Rest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tiny Rest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reforo has 110K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Reforo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tiny Rest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reforo ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Rest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reforo versus Tiny Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReforoTiny Rest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (110K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings110K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDAndres Rojas

Customer experience

Reforo

All ratings109,404 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.3%

Tiny Rest

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Reforo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • OK button not working
  • Inability to discover/connect to TV
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent functionality after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to turn TV on/off
  • Persistent favorite channels
  • Bluetooth headphone support
  • Improved search and discovery

Tiny Rest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Reforo

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro Roku Remote3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Roku Remote$14.991 Month
  • Year$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove ad$1.99
  • Lifetime Pro Roku Remote$14.99
None

Tiny Rest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reforo free?
Reforo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Rest free?
Tiny Rest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reforo or Tiny Rest?
Tiny Rest is rated higher. Reforo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 110K ratings, while Tiny Rest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Reforo or Tiny Rest have ads?
Reforo shows ads; Tiny Rest does not.
Which is updated more often, Reforo or Tiny Rest?
Reforo ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Rest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reforo was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tiny Rest on October 31, 2026.

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