# Universal Remote vs Roko TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Roko TV Remote at 4.7 against Universal Remote's 4.3. Roko TV Remote also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Roko TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roko TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, Roko TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Roko TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roko-tv-remote/id6780733992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 33.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 173 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524909391) | [Kyzeno Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772930010) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382)

Control all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls for a seamless remote experience. Compatible with major brands.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs and streaming devices, Full-featured remote with essential buttons, Channel and volume control, One-tap access to popular apps, Swipe-based gesture controls, Quick WiFi pairing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 🎨 Seamless pairing with devices
- 💡 Useful as a backup remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads and constant upsells

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find or connect to TV
- Purchased features not activating
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Restoration of purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Customizable button layout
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control smart home devices
- Improved Apple Watch integration


### Roko TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roko-tv-remote/id6780733992)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV with features like quick Wi-Fi connection, a responsive D-pad, touchpad, numpad, and easy keyboard input for seamless navigation and text entry.

**Highlights:** Quick Wi-Fi connection, D-pad, touchpad, and numpad controls, Easy keyboard text input, Works with popular Smart TVs, Automatic device detection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Roko TV Remote free?

Roko TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Roko TV Remote?

Roko TV Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Roko TV Remote averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Roko TV Remote have ads?

Both Universal Remote and Roko TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Roko TV Remote?

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and Roko TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Roko TV Remote on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*