Comparison

Widget Remote for Roku vs Sprinkles Play

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

About

Sprinkles Play

Features
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Sprinkles is the ultimate entertainment app for families who love to have fun and stay active. Created by the team behind the Sprinkles Family Entertainment Center in Al Murad Mall, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, this app allows you to view new promotions, book your SPRINKLES JUMP time, and recharge or top up your existing card. Sprinkles is the perfect app for families who love to have fun together and want to stay entertained no matter where they are. With regular updates and new content added frequently.

Screenshots

Widget Remote for Roku4 screens
Sprinkles Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sprinkles Play at none against Widget Remote for Roku's 1. Sprinkles Play 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widget Remote for Roku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sprinkles Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Remote for Roku ships an update every 2 weeks, Sprinkles Play fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Widget Remote for Roku versus Sprinkles Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget Remote for RokuSprinkles Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJohn BensonSPRINKLES TOYS ENTERTAINMENT - L.L.C

Bugs and requests

Widget Remote for Roku

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Widget buttons are blank and do not work
  • Remote does not work at all, despite connection
  • None of the buttons do anything
  • No widgets present
  • App crashes when loading shortcuts for Roku TVs 43 inch and up
Show 2 more
  • Volume buttons do not work
  • Does not register a widget on iOS 15.3

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add volume control for largest widget
  • Add headphone control feature

Sprinkles Play

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Widget Remote for Roku

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$2.99
None

Sprinkles Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widget Remote for Roku free?
Widget Remote for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprinkles Play free?
Sprinkles Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Widget Remote for Roku or Sprinkles Play have ads?
Widget Remote for Roku shows ads; Sprinkles Play does not.
Which is updated more often, Widget Remote for Roku or Sprinkles Play?
Widget Remote for Roku ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sprinkles Play fortnightly. Most recently, Widget Remote for Roku was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sprinkles Play on October 30, 2026.

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