Comparison

Universal TV Remote® vs Roku・TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Power ON/OFF
  • Volume control
  • Channel switching
  • Menu navigation
  • Video playback control
  • Touch bar navigation
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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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

About

Roku・TV Remote Control

This app turns your device into a comprehensive remote for Roku TVs and streaming devices. Easily navigate channels, control playback, launch apps, and manage inputs with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like private listening and a touchpad for seamless entertainment control.

Highlights
  • Full Roku remote functionality
  • Quick channel access
  • Launch streaming apps
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Wi-Fi control
  • Keyboard input
Features
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Roku・TV Remote Control transforms your device into a powerful remote for your Roku TV and streaming devices. Navigate channels, control playback, and manage apps with a sleek, intuitive interface designed for seamless entertainment. Key Features: - Full Roku remote functionality: power, volume, navigation, and shortcuts - Quick access to your favorite channels - Launch streaming apps and switch inputs effortlessly - Private listening via headphone support - Easy-to-use touchpad for smooth navigation - Wi-Fi connection for reliable, instant control - Keyboard input for fast typing and searches - Works with Roku TVs, players, and sticks Take control of your Roku experience from anywhere in the room with Roku・TV Remote Control. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_D9LmLPsuNTvFTgnFgRwg6GVqx-vqdthAicWdN3Cm4/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bt-_HcwKzanYzB5EXilI6PAusiQIfkMtfnbg_p0d1xc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Universal TV Remote®3 screens
Roku・TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roku・TV Remote Control at none against Universal TV Remote®'s shown. Roku・TV Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Universal TV Remote®'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Roku・TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Universal TV Remote® against 4.6 for Roku・TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 853 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Universal TV Remote®'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal TV Remote® ships an update every 7 months, Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal TV Remote® versus Roku・TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal TV Remote®Roku・TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (853 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better853
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHanja DeviLiridon Cela

Customer experience

Universal TV Remote®

All ratings1,139 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative57.4%

Roku・TV Remote Control

All ratings853 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

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

Roku・TV Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal TV Remote®

Subscriptions2
  • Universal Remote Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
One-time1
  • Universal Remote$6.99
4 purchases

Roku・TV Remote Control

Subscriptions4
  • Roku TV Remote, Play Control$5.997 Days
  • Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote$19.991 Month
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  • Roku TV Remote, Play Control$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal TV Remote® free?
Universal TV Remote® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roku・TV Remote Control free?
Roku・TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote® or Roku・TV Remote Control?
Roku・TV Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Roku・TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 853 ratings.
Do Universal TV Remote® or Roku・TV Remote Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote® shows ads; Roku・TV Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote® or Roku・TV Remote Control?
Universal TV Remote® ships an update every 7 months, and Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote® was updated on September 22, 2026 and Roku・TV Remote Control on September 25, 2026.

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