# Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl vs RokuMate

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl at none against RokuMate's shown. Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl also leads on ratings volume (262 vs 41) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). RokuMate's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 54%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RokuMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RokuMate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl has 262 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl's written reviews are positive against 75% of RokuMate's.

Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl ships an update every 8 months, RokuMate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl | RokuMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-rokutv-ctrl/id1309039588/reviews) | **[4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokumate-remote-for-rokutv/id6469671012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **262** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-for-rokutv-ctrl/id1309039588)

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.

**Highlights:** Roku TV remote control, Keyboard input for TV, Automatic device connection, Photo beaming to TV, Wi-Fi network control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls frequently reverse/go backwards
- ❌ No power on/off button
- 🔇 No volume control functionality
- ⏱️ Slow device detection/connection
- 😤 Requires app restart when closed

**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

**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


### RokuMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokumate-remote-for-rokutv/id6469671012)

Control your Roku TV with a user-friendly interface. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice input, and cast media from your device. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connection to Roku TV, Intuitive navigation keys, Keyboard and voice input, Touchpad for gestures, Cast photos and videos, Direct channel launching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Roku Yearly Sale 30 | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Sale 30 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl free?

Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RokuMate free?

RokuMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl or RokuMate?

RokuMate is rated higher. Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl averages 4.0 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while RokuMate averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl or RokuMate have ads?

RokuMate shows ads; Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl or RokuMate?

Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl ships an update every 8 months, and RokuMate every 4 months. Most recently, Smart Remote for RokuTV Ctrl was updated on October 6, 2026 and RokuMate on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*