Comparison

Remote Control for Roku Device vs Roku Remote & Cast

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

Head to head
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

About

Roku Remote & Cast

Control your TV from your iPhone or iPad with this app. It allows for screen mirroring and casting of various media types to your smart TV over Wi-Fi. Enjoy seamless control and content sharing on a larger screen.

Highlights
  • TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Cast music and web content
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • Launch channels directly
Features
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TV Remote & Cast app is the best free iPhone/iPad remote control unit for your TV.. All you need is connect your iOS device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Screen Mirroring supported helps you to cast your screen, videos, picture slideshow, music, web, pdf documents, and show your drawing from your iPhone or Tab to a big TV screen. It also helps you to mirror your IPhone screen to Smart TV via Wifi connection without any additional hardware needed, and no delay Main features: - Automatic detection of TV in the Wi-Fi network. - A large touchpad for convenient menu and content navigation. - Launching of channels directly from the application. - Cast photos, videos, music, web, PDF documents from your iPhone & iPad to TVs. - Mirror your iPhone screen without any delay. - Draw & slideshows from your iPhone to TVs. DISCLAIMER: This app is not an official product, and we are not affiliated with any trademark in any way By using our app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms at https://tinyurl.com/yckz96re https://tinyurl.com/2e5vhjym

Screenshots

Remote Control for Roku Device4 screens
Roku Remote & Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roku Remote & Cast at none against Remote Control for Roku Device's shown. Roku Remote & Cast also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 57). On price, rating, 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. Remote Control for Roku Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Roku Remote & Cast sells 2 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Remote Control for Roku Device against 4.5 for Roku Remote & Cast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote & Cast has 7.7K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Roku Device ships an update every 38 months, Roku Remote & Cast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Control for Roku Device versus Roku Remote & Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Roku DeviceRoku Remote & Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (57 ratings)4.5 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings577.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBhavik SavaliyaYoshihiko Noda

Customer experience

Remote Control for Roku Device

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

Roku Remote & Cast

All ratings7,656 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative82.1%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for Roku Device

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Roku Remote & Cast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after purchase
  • Fails to connect to Roku devices
  • Mirroring feature doesn't work

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free full access without subscription
  • Improved screen mirroring capabilities
  • Better volume and power controls

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Roku Remote & Cast

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock3 Days trial$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Roku Device free?
Remote Control for Roku Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roku Remote & Cast free?
Roku Remote & Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Roku Device or Roku Remote & Cast?
Roku Remote & Cast is rated higher. Remote Control for Roku Device averages 4.4 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Roku Remote & Cast averages 4.5 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Remote Control for Roku Device or Roku Remote & Cast have ads?
Remote Control for Roku Device shows ads; Roku Remote & Cast does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Roku Device or Roku Remote & Cast?
Remote Control for Roku Device ships an update every 38 months, and Roku Remote & Cast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for Roku Device was updated on November 3, 2026 and Roku Remote & Cast on November 7, 2026.

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