Widget Remote for Roku vs Reality+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Widget Remote for Roku
Control your Roku or NOW TV device directly from your iPhone or iPad with a convenient widget. Quickly play, pause, navigate, and launch your favorite channels. Easily input text and manage multiple devices.
- Widget control without opening app
- Launch favorite channels instantly
- Easy text input via device keyboard
- Manage multiple Roku/NOW TV devices
- Custom channel shortcuts for actions
- Gesture-based navigation
- Enhanced TV controls (Power, Volume, Input)
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Roku & NOW TV Widget Remote Misplaced your remote? Lost it down the sofa? Take control of your Roku or NOW TV device instantly with a fast, simple, and powerful remote right from your iPhone or iPad. Control your TV in seconds Access a fully featured remote directly from your iOS widget — no need to open the app. It’s the quickest way to play, pause, navigate, and switch channels. Launch your favourite channels instantly Browse and open all installed channels from one screen. Skip the endless on-screen menus and jump straight into the apps you love. Easy text input Use your device’s keyboard to enter text quickly and comfortably — perfect for searches, logins, and passwords. Manage multiple devices Have more than one Roku or NOW TV device? Switch between them effortlessly, rename them for easy recognition, and remove old devices anytime. Custom channel shortcuts Automate common actions by recording remote commands and saving them as custom channels. Launch your favourite tasks with a single tap. Enhanced TV controls On supported Roku TVs, unlock additional buttons for: Power Volume Input selection And more Gesture-based control Use swipe gestures to navigate your TV smoothly — control playback without constantly looking at your phone. Quick and simple setup Just connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku or NOW TV device and it will appear automatically. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku or NOW TV. It is designed solely to control compatible devices.
Reality+
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Enjoy immersive AR content wherever you see Reality+ QR codes or NFC tags. No need to download the app! Simply scan or tap to bring AR experiences directly to your iPhone or iPad through Apple’s AppClip technology. Download the Reality+ app if you want to revisit the AR content you discover in the real world later and collect experiences in your Experience Gallery. This app is a companion app. You’ll need to locate the Reality+ codes and tags in the real world to trigger the AR magic! Happy hunting!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reality+ at none against Widget Remote for Roku's 1. Reality+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Widget Remote for Roku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reality+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Widget Remote for Roku | Reality+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (186 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 186 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Benson | vTime Limited |
In-app purchases
Widget Remote for Roku
- Remove Adverts$2.99
Reality+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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