Roku Remote & Cast vs Remote Controller for TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- TV remote control
- Screen mirroring
- Cast photos and videos
- Cast music and web content
- Large touchpad for navigation
- Launch channels directly
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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
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.
- Smart TV remote control
- Channel and volume management
- Built-in trackpad navigation
- Text search functionality
- One-tap app launching
- Automatic Wi-Fi connection
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Controller for TV at weekly against Roku Remote & Cast's every 3 weeks. Roku Remote & Cast's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 691) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Roku Remote & Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roku Remote & Cast against 4.5 for Remote Controller for TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote & Cast has 7.7K ratings behind it against 691, 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 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.
Roku Remote & Cast ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Controller for TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roku Remote & Cast | Remote Controller for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.7K ratings) | 4.5 (691 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K — better | 691 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshihiko Noda | LOOP MOBILE FZCO |
Customer experience
Roku Remote & Cast
Remote Controller for TV
Bugs and 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
Remote Controller for TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roku Remote & Cast
- Pro Version$5.991 Month
- Unlock3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Pro Version$9.991 Year
- Pro Version$0.99
Remote Controller for TV
- Premium$6.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- Premium$39.991 Year
- Premium$44.99
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