Universal remote for Roku tv vs TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal remote for Roku tv
Control your Roku TV or streaming stick directly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same WiFi network for automatic device detection and full remote functionality. Enjoy a seamless experience with all the features of your original remote.
- Roku TV control
- Roku stick control
- WiFi connection
- Automatic device detection
- Full remote functionality
- iPhone/iPad compatibility
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Universal Roku remote is a tv remote that allows you to easily control your Roku tv or Roku stick device directly from your iPhone / iPad. Simple to setup: Connect your iPhone / iPad to the same WiFi network as your Roku TV, the application automatically detects the device to control and you can now use your Phone to control your device. NB: This app only works with TV with Roku system embedded. The application functions as the original remote control, take advantage of all the features with your iPhone If you have any questions / comments please email us: support@nstx.fr DISCLAIMER Universal Roku is neither an official ROKU product, nor are we affiliated with the RCA/Roku company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Weekly / Monthly / Yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://nstx.io/URR/URR_privacy.html Terms of Use : https://nstx.io/URR/URR_terms.html
TV Remote
Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.
- WIFI TV connection
- Smart TV detection
- Touchpad navigation
- Keyboard input
- Channel launching
- Voice search
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – 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. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at monthly against Universal remote for Roku tv's every 6 months. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (605K vs 34K) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). Universal remote for Roku tv's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 20%). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Universal remote for Roku tv sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Universal remote for Roku tv against 4.4 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 34K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Universal remote for Roku tv's written reviews are positive against 20% of TV Remote's.
Universal remote for Roku tv ships an update every 6 months, TV Remote monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Universal remote for Roku tv | TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (34K ratings) | 4.4 (605K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews — better | 20.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34K | 605K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #5 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yohan teixeira | EVOLLY.APP |
Customer experience
Universal remote for Roku tv
TV Remote
User reviews
Universal remote for Roku tv
From 34K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Convenient remote
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🤩 Saved the day
Room to improve
- 🤯 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads disrupt usage
- 🙄 Ads every few clicks
- 🤬 Ads make app unusable
TV Remote
From 605K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
Bugs and requests
Universal remote for Roku tv
Reported bugs
4 issues- Disconnects frequently
- Doesn't work with all TVs
- Buttons don't always respond
- Inconsistent interface
Requested features
4 requests- Add number pad for password entry
- Reduce ad frequency
- Allow turning TV on/off
- Improve volume control
TV Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning
Requested features
3 requests- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability
In-app purchases
Universal remote for Roku tv
- Premium version$4.997 Days
- Premium version$14.991 Month
- Premium Version$19.991 Year
- iRCA Premium$9.99
TV Remote
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
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- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium.$44.99
Questions
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