Comparison

Remote Control for Roku Device vs Remote Controller for TV

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

Remote Controller for TV

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Channel and volume management
  • Built-in trackpad navigation
  • Text search functionality
  • One-tap app launching
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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Remote Controller for TV gives you all the controls of a standard Roku Smart TV remote. Use Remote Controller for TV to manage & change channels, fast forward, rewind, skip back, adjust volume and much more. You can also navigate menus using the built-in trackpad or make text searches right with your phone’s keyboard. Connecting the app to your device is simple. Just ensure your iOS device and Roku TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and you’re good to go! Key Features: --------------------------------- • Connect automatically to Roku TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Access all Smart TV buttons for seamless control • Spacious Trackpad for easy menu and content navigation • Effortlessly manage & change TV channels • Launch popular platforms like Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime Video, and more with a single tap • Make fast searches with text entry using your device's keyboard for channels such as Netflix or Youtube, or for searching on your Smart TV • Compatible with all TV models running Smart TV OS NEVER LOSE YOUR REMOTE AGAIN Constantly misplacing your TV remote? Remote Controller for TV acts as the original remote control, granting access to all your device's functionalities straight from your smartphone! SEAMLESS CONTROL With its straightforward design and intuitive interface, there's no clutter of buttons or intricate configurations. Use Remote Controller for TV just like you would a regular TV remote! CONNECT IN SECONDS With TCL Roku, setup is a breeze. Remote Controller for TV automatically detects and lets you connect to every Smart TV on your network with a tap! Note: Some apps like YouTube and Hulu+ utilize their own on-screen keyboards instead of the iOS keyboard. Remote Controller for TV is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV, TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku TV & more. * Please note that Remote Controller for TV is not an official Roku product, and we are not affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://loopmobile.io/privacy.html Terms of use https://loopmobile.io/tos.html

Screenshots

Remote Control for Roku Device4 screens
Remote Controller for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Controller for TV at none against Remote Control for Roku Device's shown. Remote Controller for TV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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 Remote Controller for TV sells 5 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

Remote Controller for TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Controller for TV has 676 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Roku Device ships an update every 38 months, Remote Controller for TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Control for Roku Device versus Remote Controller for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Roku DeviceRemote Controller for TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (46 ratings)4.5 (676 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings46676 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBhavik SavaliyaLOOP MOBILE FZCO

Customer experience

Remote Control for Roku Device

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

Remote Controller for TV

All ratings676 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

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
5 purchases

Remote Controller for TV

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$44.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Roku Device free?
Remote Control for Roku Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Controller for TV free?
Remote Controller for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Roku Device or Remote Controller for TV?
Remote Controller for TV is rated higher. Remote Control for Roku Device averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Remote Controller for TV averages 4.5 from 676 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Roku Device or Remote Controller for TV have ads?
Remote Control for Roku Device shows ads; Remote Controller for TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Roku Device or Remote Controller for TV?
Remote Control for Roku Device ships an update every 38 months, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Remote Control for Roku Device was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on October 12, 2026.

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