# Roku Remote & Cast vs Roku・TV Remote Control

Roku Remote & Cast and Roku・TV Remote Control both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 15% of Roku Remote & Cast's. Roku Remote & Cast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 853). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roku Remote & Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Roku・TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roku Remote & Cast against 4.6 for Roku・TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote & Cast has 7.7K ratings behind it against 853, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Roku Remote & Cast's written reviews are positive against 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's.

Roku Remote & Cast ships an update every 3 weeks, Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Remote & Cast | Roku・TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-and-cast/id1610062383/reviews) | **[4.6 (853 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokutv-remote-control/id6478630710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 853 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshihiko Noda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610062385) | [Liridon Cela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852510561) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Remote & Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-and-cast/id1610062383)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlock | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Intuitive app setup
- 💡 Helpful for elderly users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent pop-up ads
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 👎 Unreliable connectivity
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after purchase
- Fails to connect to Roku devices
- Mirroring feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Free full access without subscription
- Improved screen mirroring capabilities
- Better volume and power controls


### Roku・TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokutv-remote-control/id6478630710)

This app turns your device into a comprehensive remote for Roku TVs and streaming devices. Easily navigate channels, control playback, launch apps, and manage inputs with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like private listening and a touchpad for seamless entertainment control.

**Highlights:** Full Roku remote functionality, Quick channel access, Launch streaming apps, Private listening via headphones, Touchpad navigation, Wi-Fi control, Keyboard input

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roku TV Remote, Play Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote | $19.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Remote, Play Control | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Remote & Cast free?

Roku Remote & Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Roku・TV Remote Control free?

Roku・TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roku Remote & Cast or Roku・TV Remote Control?

Roku・TV Remote Control is rated higher. Roku Remote & Cast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while Roku・TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 853 ratings.

### Do Roku Remote & Cast or Roku・TV Remote Control have ads?

Neither Roku Remote & Cast nor Roku・TV Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Remote & Cast or Roku・TV Remote Control?

Roku Remote & Cast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Roku Remote & Cast was updated on October 19, 2026 and Roku・TV Remote Control on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*