Remoku vs Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remoku
Control your Roku device or TV directly from your smartphone. This app offers a simple interface with all necessary buttons, a trackpad for navigation, and quick channel launching. It also allows for easy text input for searches and within supported apps.
- Automatic Roku TV detection
- Full button functionality
- Large trackpad for navigation
- One-tap channel launching
- Keyboard for text input
- Compatibility with all Roku OS models
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Remoku - Remote for Roku is the easiest and best app to control your Roku device or Roku TV from your phone. Simple design, intuitive interface, no pileup of buttons or complex settings. All you need is connect your iOS device and Roku TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Main features: * Automatic detection of Roku TV in the same Wi-Fi network. * All Roku buttons are available and ready to use. * A large Trackpad for convenient menu and content navigation. * Manage TV channels with this app, easily launch channels with one tap such as Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime video etc. * Use your keyboard for quick text entries for channels like Netflix or Youtube or search on Roku. * App is compatible with all TV models with Roku OS. * Some applications like YouTube and Hulu+ have their own screen keyboards and do not take input from the iOS keyboard. * Remoku is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV and TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku Tv. Remoku functions as the original remote control, take advantage of all the features on your device. * Remoku is neither an official Roku product, nor are we affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://roku-remote0.web.app/privacy.html Terms of use https://roku-remote0.web.app/tos.html
Universal Remote
Easily control your smart TV from your iPhone. Adjust volume, switch channels, and launch streaming apps with a beautiful, fast interface. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi.
- Control smart TVs
- Adjust volume and channels
- Access streaming apps
- Launch channels directly
- Automatic Wi-Fi detection
- Fast response time
- Beautiful remote interface
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Our TV Remote Plus App allows you to easily control your smart TV. Whether you're watching a movie or catching up on your favorite show, our app makes it easy to adjust the volume, switch channels, and access streaming services. Simply connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV and the app will automatically detect it. Then just click "connect" and you're all set. Key features: - Streaming apps can be viewed easily - Launch channels directly from the app - Very fast response time - The beautiful remote control interface - Automatically detects smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi network Subscription Terms: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - When purchasing a subscription, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Service: www.flywisemobile.com/terms Privacy Policy: www.flywisemobile.com/privacy If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at support@flywisemobile.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Remoku at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote's subscription. Remoku also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 18%). Universal Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Remoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 7 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 Remoku against 4.6 for Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Remoku's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.
Remoku ships an update monthly, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remoku | Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.3K ratings) | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews — better | 17.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | App Holdings | Node Excellence |
Customer experience
Remoku
Universal Remote
User reviews
Remoku
From 5.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well
- 🤩 Great app
- 🤗 Useful for lost remotes
- 🙌 Replaced physical remote
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🤬 Billing issues
- 🤯 Doesn't work as expected
Universal Remote
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Seamless connection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading about free features
- 💰 Expensive for a remote app
Bugs and requests
Remoku
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to connect to Roku devices
- Repeated ads preventing app usage
- Unexpected subscription renewals
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control integration
- Easier subscription management
- Better device compatibility
Universal Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App doesn't work as advertised
- Fails to connect to Roku devices
- Continues to charge even after cancellation
Requested features
2 requests- Support for more TV brands
- Free version with basic functionality
In-app purchases
Remoku
- Premium$4.997 Days
- Full Access.3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium$6.997 Days
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- Full Access.$9.991 Month
- Full Access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Premium$34.991 Year
- Full Access$44.99
Universal Remote
- TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- TV Remote Premium 1 Week$6.997 Days
- TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- TV Remote Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
- TV Remote Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- TV Remote Premium Lifetime$19.99
- TV Remote Premium Lifetime$69.99
Questions
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