Comparison

Universal remote for Roku tv vs Remoku

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Roku TV control
  • Roku stick control
  • WiFi connection
  • Automatic device detection
  • Full remote functionality
  • iPhone/iPad compatibility
Features
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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

About

Remoku

Control your Roku device or TV directly from your smartphone. This app offers a simple interface with all necessary buttons, a trackpad for navigation, and quick channel launching. It also allows for easy text input for searches and within supported apps.

Highlights
  • Automatic Roku TV detection
  • Full button functionality
  • Large trackpad for navigation
  • One-tap channel launching
  • Keyboard for text input
  • Compatibility with all Roku OS models
Features
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Remoku - Remote for Roku is the easiest and best app to control your Roku device or Roku TV from your phone. Simple design, intuitive interface, no pileup of buttons or complex settings. All you need is connect your iOS device and Roku TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Main features: * Automatic detection of Roku TV in the same Wi-Fi network. * All Roku buttons are available and ready to use. * A large Trackpad for convenient menu and content navigation. * Manage TV channels with this app, easily launch channels with one tap such as Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime video etc. * Use your keyboard for quick text entries for channels like Netflix or Youtube or search on Roku. * 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. * Remoku is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV and TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku Tv. Remoku functions as the original remote control, take advantage of all the features on your device. * Remoku is neither an official Roku product, nor are we affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://beforeafter.appholdings.org/privacy/remoku.html Terms of use https://roku-remote0.web.app/tos.html

Screenshots

Universal remote for Roku tv3 screens
Remoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remoku at every 2 months against Universal remote for Roku tv's every 6 months. Universal remote for Roku tv's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 5.3K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Universal remote for Roku tv sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Universal remote for Roku tv against 4.5 for Remoku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote for Roku tv has 34K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 31% and 32% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal remote for Roku tv ships an update every 6 months, Remoku every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal remote for Roku tv versus Remoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal remote for Roku tvRemoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (34K ratings)4.5 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews31.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better5.3K
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraApp Holdings

Customer experience

Universal remote for Roku tv

All ratings34,000 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative62.0%

Remoku

All ratings5,319 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.5%

User reviews

Universal remote for Roku tv

From 34K App Store ratings

What 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

Remoku

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🤩 Great app
  • 🤗 Useful for lost remotes
  • 🙌 Replaced physical remote

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance
  • 💰 Paid subscription required
  • 🤬 Billing issues
  • 🤯 Doesn't work as expected

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

Remoku

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect to Roku devices
  • Repeated ads preventing app usage
  • Unexpected subscription renewals

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control integration
  • Easier subscription management
  • Better device compatibility

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal remote for Roku tv

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version$4.997 Days
  • Premium version$14.991 Month
  • Premium Version$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • iRCA Premium$9.99
7 purchases

Remoku

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Full Access.3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$6.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Full Access.$9.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$44.99

Questions

Is Universal remote for Roku tv free?
Universal remote for Roku tv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remoku free?
Remoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal remote for Roku tv or Remoku?
Remoku is rated higher. Universal remote for Roku tv averages 4.4 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Remoku averages 4.5 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Universal remote for Roku tv or Remoku have ads?
Both Universal remote for Roku tv and Remoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal remote for Roku tv or Remoku?
Universal remote for Roku tv ships an update every 6 months, and Remoku every 2 months. Most recently, Universal remote for Roku tv was updated on November 12, 2026 and Remoku on November 12, 2026.

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