Comparison

TV Remote Controller vs Remote TV Control Roko TCL App

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Controller

Control your LG Smart TV with your phone. This app offers a touch pad, navigation, voice control, and media playback for webOS and Netcast models. Easily switch inputs, launch apps, and even turn your TV on and off.

Highlights
  • webOS and Netcast TV support
  • Touch, navigation, and number pads
  • Mouse control
  • Voice control
  • Media playback
  • App launching
  • Wake on LAN
Features
Currently charting
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=== THIS APP WORKS ONLY WITH WEBOS LG TVS === The best app for control your LG TV! LG TV Remote will control your big TV screen! Broaden your Smart TV experience with the LG TV Remote app. The remote control function enables you to operate the LG webOS and netcast TVs. Features: - Netcast and WebOS are supported - Three powerful pads: touch, navigation, numbers - Control mouse - Full VoiceControl support - Basic navigation like back, exit, ok - Mute and volume change (also by pressing on physical buttons of iPhone) - Media control: play/pause - Remote keyboard - Switch between tv inputs - 6 nice color themes (including 2 dark themes) - Search in google and kino.pub services - List apps and launch - Turn tv off - WOL(wake on lan) - Very quick reconnect - Clear and light design with few color themes - Auto pause when you answer to call (This feature unavailable in China region) - Extension for quick opening urls If you have any idea how to improve this app. Please contact me and I will try to add this functionality ;-) This app supports only LG webOS Smart TV released on and after 2014 and LG Netcast Smart TV released on and after 2012. You can use LG TV Remote after pairing your TV and mobile device on the same Wi-Fi network.

About

Remote TV Control Roko TCL App

Transform your device into a powerful streaming command center. Effortlessly control your TV or player, navigate channels, manage playback, and search with a virtual keyboard. Enjoy a streamlined and enjoyable entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Instant device connection
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Basic offline remote features
  • Channel and app discovery
  • Virtual keyboard for searching
  • Effortless playback control
  • One-tap volume adjustment
Features
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"""Transform your device into the ultimate hub for your streaming experience with the Remote Control app! This innovative application allows you to take full control of your player or TV, enabling you to manage everything from channel selection to playback options with remarkable ease. Imagine effortlessly navigating through your favorite shows and movies, all from the comfort of your iOS device. Gone are the days of fumbling for the physical remote. With the Remote Control app, you can elevate your viewing experience like never before, turning your smartphone or tablet into a powerful streaming command center. Whether you’re searching for the latest episode of your favorite series, adjusting the volume for a more immersive experience, or quickly switching between channels, everything is just a tap away. The app’s user-friendly design ensures that you can dive right into your entertainment without any steep learning curve. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a streamlined, enjoyable streaming experience. With the Remote Control app, your device is now at your fingertips, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite content whenever you want. Free features: Instant Connection: Get started in seconds! Effortlessly pair your phone with your device, leaving behind the hassle of complicated setups. Sleek Interface: Enjoy a beautifully designed, intuitive layout that lets you glide through channels, apps, and settings with ease. Offline Access: Keep control at your fingertips with basic remote features available even when your device isn’t connected to the internet. Paid Features: Channel & App Explorer: Discover, launch, and switch between your favorite channels and apps—all without reaching for the physical remote. Smart Typing: Simplify your search experience with a virtual keyboard, allowing you to type and search on your TV with your iOS device. Effortless Playback Control: Take charge of your streaming with easy-to-use controls for play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward, right from your device. One-Tap Volume Control: Adjust the sound directly from your device, streamlining your setup and reducing clutter. SUBSCRIPTION NOTICE: A premium subscription allows use of all the app’s paid features. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZCPmRtU8FXoWVHONMNZdEaJl2oZDu1V-ixo_4U-bE0/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E4Ca2blFCYFIzBV5PheDDA1-uHvy1cCc-0Q3oSeptlg/edit?usp=sharing"""

Screenshots

TV Remote Controller4 screens
Remote TV Control Roko TCL App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote TV Control Roko TCL App at Free against TV Remote Controller's $0.99. TV Remote Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (57% vs 33%). On rating, ads and device support 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

Remote TV Control Roko TCL App is free to download; TV Remote Controller costs $0.99 up front. Remote TV Control Roko TCL App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TV Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TV Remote Controller against 4.7 for Remote TV Control Roko TCL App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Controller has 2K ratings behind it against 252, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of TV Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote TV Control Roko TCL App's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote Controller versus Remote TV Control Roko TCL App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControllerRemote TV Control Roko TCL App
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2K ratings)4.7 (252 ratings)
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better252
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey SiginurWai Man Chan

Customer experience

TV Remote Controller

All ratings2,030 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative37.8%

Remote TV Control Roko TCL App

All ratings252 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Controller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App gets stuck during connection attempts
  • Unexpected app crashes
  • Fails to detect LG TV on some networks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add keyboard support
  • Implement TV power on/off functionality
  • Improve cursor/pointer responsiveness
  • Add channel list feature

Remote TV Control Roko TCL App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote TV Control Roko TCL App

Subscriptions3
  • Access Plus3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Annual Access Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Access Plus$19.991 Month

Questions

Is TV Remote Controller free?
TV Remote Controller costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote TV Control Roko TCL App free?
Remote TV Control Roko TCL App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Controller or Remote TV Control Roko TCL App?
TV Remote Controller and Remote TV Control Roko TCL App are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 252 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote Controller or Remote TV Control Roko TCL App have ads?
Neither TV Remote Controller nor Remote TV Control Roko TCL App shows ads.

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