Universal TV Remote® vs Remote Control for Roku Device
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal TV Remote®
Control your smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app functions like a physical remote, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus. It requires your device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Power ON/OFF
- Volume control
- Channel switching
- Menu navigation
- Video playback control
- Touch bar navigation
- Automatic Wi-Fi connection
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▶ Universal Remote ◀ allows you easily to control your Smart TV using your iPhone / iPad. The operation is the same as the real TV remote. You can freely switch channels, adjust volume and enjoy your favorite TV shows. To use this remote control, you must have your iPhone / iPad on the same wifi network as your smart TV and you have to accept the message that appears on your TV screen. ▶ Key Features ◀ ● Power ON / OFF ● Mute / Unmute ● Volume Up / Down ● Channel Up / Down ● Menu Button with up / down and left / right ● Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) ● Touch bar for easy navigation ● Automatic connection to a device ● No wires and no additional hardware needed! SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - ▶ Universal Remote ◀ App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hanjadevi/termsconditions
Remote Control for Roku Device
Control your Roku TV and streaming devices directly from your smartphone. Easily navigate channels, use a keyboard for text input, and access your favorite apps and content with an intuitive interface.
- Full remote control access
- Network scanning for Roku devices
- Swipe channel navigation
- On-screen keyboard for text input
- App launching from device
- Private listening feature
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Remote Control for Roku TV helps you control your TVs from the comfort of your phone.This Remote Control App is compatible with all Roku TVs will full Remote Controller Access. Remote Control for Roku TV is the best remote control unit for Roku Streaming Player and Roku TV. Magnificent design, intuitive interface, no pileup of buttons or complex settings. Thanks to this application, access to movies, music and games will become simpler and easier, and you will love your Roku even more. All you need is connect your device and Roku to the same Wi-Fi network. Remote Control for Roku TV is the best remote control for Roku Streaming, TV. Stream hundreds of hit movies, TV shows, use it as a second remote, enjoy private listening, and more. Features: 1. Scanned the network in which Roku and the device are connected. 2. Swipe view is there without using the button , you can easily change the channels. 3. You can see your app in the channel section. 4. You can write anything because there is a keyboard section when you write on the device it’s automatically write on the T.V. 5. The remote section is there so you can select an app of the T.V from the device only. 6. It’s easily use and works faster and no unnecessary buttons are not there. 7. Now you can easily watch your favourites shows easily on Roku T.V. For more information : Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/escrowinfotech.com/musicbassbooster/home Terms of Use : https://sites.google.com/escrowinfotech.com/termsofuse/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal TV Remote® at every 7 months against Remote Control for Roku Device's every 38 months. Universal TV Remote® also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 57) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Universal TV Remote® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for Roku Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal TV Remote® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote® has 1.1K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Universal TV Remote® ships an update every 7 months, Remote Control for Roku Device every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote® | Remote Control for Roku Device |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.4 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Bhavik Savaliya |
Customer experience
Universal TV Remote®
Remote Control for Roku Device
Bugs and requests
Universal TV Remote®
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons not responding
- Frequent disconnections
- App freezing/crashing
Requested features
3 requests- Reset TV connection option
- Reduced ad frequency
- Support for more TV brands
Remote Control for Roku Device
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote®
- Universal Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
- Universal Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Universal Remote$6.99
Remote Control for Roku Device
- Remote For Roku One Week$6.997 Days
- Remote For Roku One Year$49.991 Year
- Remote Control for Roku Device$4.99
Questions
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