# Roku Remote & Cast vs Remote Controller for TV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Remote & Cast | Remote Controller for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-and-cast/id1610062383/reviews) | [4.5 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 691 |
| Positive reviews | **15.2% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshihiko Noda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610062385) | [LOOP MOBILE FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741140077) |

## 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


### Remote Controller for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Remote & Cast free?

Roku Remote & Cast 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, Roku Remote & Cast or Remote Controller for TV?

Roku Remote & Cast and Remote Controller for TV are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.7K and 691 ratings respectively.

### Do Roku Remote & Cast or Remote Controller for TV have ads?

Neither Roku Remote & Cast nor Remote Controller for TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Remote & Cast or Remote Controller for TV?

Roku Remote & Cast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Roku Remote & Cast was updated on October 19, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on October 18, 2026.

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