Comparison

RokuCFR vs Remote Control for Roku Device

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

Head to head
About

RokuCFR

Control your Roku devices from your wrist or phone. This app offers a standalone WiFi remote for Roku, with navigation, trick play, and volume controls. It also syncs settings and favorites to your watch.

Highlights
  • Standalone WiFi remote for Roku
  • Apple Watch navigation and trick play
  • Crown controls volume and power
  • Voice search for media
  • Manage Roku devices and settings
  • Sync favorites to Apple Watch
Features
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RokuCFR is a WiFi remote control for Roku devices. It is built for a watch so that your remote is always within reach. The phone app is also a remote plus serves as a settings companion to the watch app. RokuCFR also works on iPad and MacOS. This app is not affiliated with Roku, Inc. Features: Apple Watch: • Stand-alone WiFi remote for Roku devices. • Swipe left and right to access pages. • Page 1 contains Navigation buttons. • Page 2 contains Trick Play buttons. • Long press simulates holding remote key. • Change Roku devices without iPhone. • Use voice* to search for Movies and other media.  • Choose Channels from Favorites List. • Page 3 Roku TV: Crown controls Volume (from all pages) Volume, Power and Source controls iPhone: • Stand-alone WiFi remote for Roku devices.  • User interface similar to watch app. • Discover Roku devices. • Remove and add Roku devices. • Send Device List to Apple Watch. • Change settings for Apple Watch and iPhone. • Send Settings to the Apple Watch. • Set up Favorites List and send to Apple Watch. • Test functions before getting trial or purchasing. * Please reference Help File

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

RokuCFR4 screens
Remote Control for Roku Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RokuCFR at 5.0 against Remote Control for Roku Device's 4.4. RokuCFR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). Remote Control for Roku Device's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RokuCFR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RokuCFR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Roku Device has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RokuCFR ships an update every 2 months, Remote Control for Roku Device every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
RokuCFR versus Remote Control for Roku Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRokuCFRRemote Control for Roku Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (57 ratings)
Number of ratings157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn WeiblenBhavik Savaliya

Customer experience

RokuCFR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote Control for Roku Device

All ratings46 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RokuCFR

One-time2
  • 7 Day TrialFree
  • Purchase Full App$2.99
3 purchases

Remote Control for Roku Device

Subscriptions2
  • Remote For Roku One Week$6.997 Days
  • Remote For Roku One Year$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote Control for Roku Device$4.99

Questions

Is RokuCFR free?
RokuCFR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Roku Device free?
Remote Control for Roku Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RokuCFR or Remote Control for Roku Device?
RokuCFR is rated higher. RokuCFR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote Control for Roku Device averages 4.4 from 57 ratings.
Do RokuCFR or Remote Control for Roku Device have ads?
Remote Control for Roku Device shows ads; RokuCFR does not.
Which is updated more often, RokuCFR or Remote Control for Roku Device?
RokuCFR ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control for Roku Device every 38 months. Most recently, RokuCFR was updated on October 12, 2026 and Remote Control for Roku Device on October 24, 2026.

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