# Imv. vs Remote Control for Roku etc.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Imv. at none against Remote Control for Roku etc.'s 9. Imv. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Remote Control for Roku etc.'s advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Roku etc. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Imv. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Imv. ships an update every 4 days, Remote Control for Roku etc. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Imv. | Remote Control for Roku etc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-roku-etc/id6503810233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 9 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Salsa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508255760) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### Imv.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imv/id1508255761)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Control for Roku etc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-roku-etc/id6503810233)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily control your Roku TV from your smartphone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network to turn the TV on/off, change channels, adjust volume, and manage playback. Features include a touchpad and voice input for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connection to Roku TV, Power on/off, Channel and volume control, Playback management, Touchpad control, Voice search

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan for TV Remote | $8.59 | per 7 days |
| Roku Remote Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for 1 week | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium for TV Remote | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Convenient and efficient remote control
- 💻 Seamless integration with Roku TVs
- 📺 Enhances streaming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for basic features
- 🤬 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts
- 🚫 Falsely advertised as 'free'

**Reported bugs**

- Remote control buttons not functioning properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Free access to all remote control features
- Option to disable in-app purchase prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Imv. free?

Imv. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control for Roku etc. free?

Remote Control for Roku etc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Imv. or Remote Control for Roku etc. have ads?

Remote Control for Roku etc. shows ads; Imv. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Imv. or Remote Control for Roku etc.?

Imv. ships an update every 4 days, and Remote Control for Roku etc. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Imv. was updated on November 7, 2026 and Remote Control for Roku etc. on November 8, 2026.

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