Remote for Now vs FOURKAY Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote for Now
This app provides a convenient way to control your Now TV or Roku devices from your smartphone. It automatically scans for devices on your network and offers both trackpad and D-pad navigation options.
- Automatic device scanning
- Trackpad and D-Pad navigation
- Keypad controls
- Supports multiple devices
- Tablet support
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**Please ensure that your NowTV or Roku box or stick are connect to the same network as your phone** nowMote (Now TV remote replacement) is the best replacement remote control app for your now tv and roku devices. Features: • nowMote automatically scans for your box or stick • Channel viewer • Choice of Trackpad or D-Pad navigation • Tablet support • Pair with multiple Now and Roku devices • Keypad controls For support or feedback please do contact us.
FOURKAY Remote Control
Control your FOURKAY HDMI switch remotely from your smartphone. Easily select inputs, manage connected devices like Sky boxes, and put the switch into standby or wake it up. Requires devices to be on the same network.
- Remote control for FOURKAY HDMI switches
- Select HDMI inputs
- Control connected devices (e.g., Sky boxes)
- Standby and wake-up functions
- Network-based operation
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As long as your FOURKAY HDMI switch is connected to the same network as your phone you will be able to use this app to control the switch. Select which input should be routed to each display, control your Sky boxes, put the switch into standby or wake it up all without having to have a separate remote control at each TV. You will need to know the IP address of the HDMI switch on your network - and also the IP addresses of your Sky boxes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FOURKAY Remote Control at 50% against Remote for Now's 0%. FOURKAY Remote Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Remote for Now's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Remote for Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FOURKAY Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote for Now ships an update fortnightly, FOURKAY Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Now | FOURKAY Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trademark Applications | Vertical State Ltd |
Customer experience
Remote for Now
FOURKAY Remote Control
In-app purchases
Remote for Now
- Remove Ads$0.99
FOURKAY Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote for Now free?
Is FOURKAY Remote Control free?
Do Remote for Now or FOURKAY Remote Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote for Now or FOURKAY Remote Control?
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