# Remote for Now vs Remote Control for Roku etc.

The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Now at none against Remote Control for Roku etc.'s shown. Remote for Now also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Remote Control for Roku etc.'s advantage is review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for Roku etc. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote for Now ships an update fortnightly, Remote Control for Roku etc. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Now | 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 | 0.0% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 5 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trademark Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/493063248) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-now/id1598089882)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic device scanning, Trackpad and D-Pad navigation, Keypad controls, Supports multiple devices, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Remote Control for Roku etc.

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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 Remote for Now free?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remote for Now ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Control for Roku etc. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Now was updated on October 15, 2026 and Remote Control for Roku etc. on October 27, 2026.

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