Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl vs RemRok Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl
Control your Roku TV with your phone. Offers remote functions, a keyboard for easy text input, and the ability to beam photos to your TV. Ensures seamless connection to previously used devices.
- Roku TV remote control
- Keyboard input for TV
- Automatic device connection
- Photo beaming to TV
- Wi-Fi network control
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Smart Remote lets you easily control your Roku TV. Make sure your phone and Roku TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. [Features] - Remote controls your Roku TV - Keyboard control for TV - Automatically connect previously connected devices - Beam your photos. Smart Remote for Roku TV works with all iOS running version 8.0 software or later
RemRok Smart TV Remote
Control all your Roku devices from your smartphone. Easily manage channels, adjust volume, and turn your TV on/off. Offers a touchpad and keyboard for intuitive navigation across multiple Roku models.
- Roku device remote control
- Volume control
- Turn TV on/off
- View and open TV channels
- Touchpad and button navigation
- Keyboard support
- Tablet support
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This application is not an official product of Roku, Inc. or TCL, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Inc., TCL, or their affiliates. IMPORTANT: - Ensure both your device and Smart TV are connected to the same network. - Go to Settings > System > Advanced Settings and set "Control by mobile apps" to "Permissive" to allow the RemRoku App to communicate with your Smart TV. Control all your Roku devices with this app. Main Features: - Control your Roku device as another remote - No Setup, just download and play, scan your local network and find your Roku devices. - Control your device volume. - Turn on and off your Roku TV. - View all your TV channels and open directly from your phone. - Navigation using the buttons or touch pad. - Simple and user-friendly. - Tablet support. - Support for multiple devices. - Favorite channels - Keyboard support RemRoku is compatible with all Roku models: - Streaming Stick - Streaming Stick Express - Streaming Stick Express+ - Streaming Stick Premiere - Streaming Stick Premiere+ - Streaming Stick Ultra - Roku TV TCL - Roku TV Sharp - Roku TV Insignia - Roku TV Hisense - Roku TV RCA - Roku TV Hitachi - Roku TV Element Disclaimer: - In order to find your Roku devices, your smartphone and Roku device must be in the same network. - RemRoku is not an affiliated entity of Roku, Inc either an official application product of Roku, Inc. https://rmote.app/terms_of_service.html https://rmote.app/privacy_policy.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RemRok Smart TV Remote at 4.6 against Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl's 4.0. RemRok Smart TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RemRok Smart TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RemRok Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemRok Smart TV Remote has 2K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.
Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl ships an update every 8 months, RemRok Smart TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl | RemRok Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (262 ratings) | 4.6 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | 53.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 262 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TINAC Inc. | Luis Romero |
Customer experience
Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl
RemRok Smart TV Remote
User reviews
Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl
From 262 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Controls frequently reverse/go backwards
- ❌ No power on/off button
- 🔇 No volume control functionality
- ⏱️ Slow device detection/connection
- 😤 Requires app restart when closed
RemRok Smart TV Remote
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙏 Helpful for lost remotes
- 👍 Works better than physical remote
- 🆓 Free app with no subscription
- 👌 Performs core functions well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔇 Volume controls not working
- 💤 App stops working after inactivity
- 📺 Can't connect to preferred Roku device
Bugs and requests
Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl
Reported bugs
7 issues- 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
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- Keyboard function in Pro version doesn't work
- Inconsistent control responsiveness
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Time remaining display when paused
- Faster device detection
RemRok Smart TV Remote
Reported bugs
2 issues- Roku device not detected
- App suddenly stops working
Requested features
3 requests- Allow selection of preferred Roku device
- Add volume control functionality
- Improve language support and documentation
In-app purchases
Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
RemRok Smart TV Remote
- Pro Monthly$1.791 Month
- Pro Yearly$11.001 Year
- Lifetime Pass$17.99
Questions
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