# Remoku vs Remote for RokuTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for RokuTV at 90% against Remoku's 32%. Remote for RokuTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Remoku's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 1.4K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote for RokuTV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remoku holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Remoku's written reviews are positive against 90% of Remote for RokuTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remoku ships an update every 2 months, Remote for RokuTV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remoku | Remote for RokuTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoku-remote-controller/id1658640524/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-rokutv-smart-tv/id6446906057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/808581339) | [Nero Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529750470) |

## What reviewers say

### Remoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoku-remote-controller/id1658640524)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access. | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access. | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well
- 🤩 Great app
- 🤗 Useful for lost remotes
- 🙌 Replaced physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🤬 Billing issues
- 🤯 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to Roku devices
- Repeated ads preventing app usage
- Unexpected subscription renewals

**Requested features**

- Volume control integration
- Easier subscription management
- Better device compatibility


### Remote for RokuTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-rokutv-smart-tv/id6446906057)

Control your smart TV effortlessly with this intuitive remote app. Navigate menus, use voice commands, and get personalized content recommendations. Compatible with RokuTV and Roku devices.

**Highlights:** Easy navigation, Voice control, Personalized recommendations, Smart TV control, RokuTV compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
- 🔒 Works well with Roku TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💰 Some features require payment

**Reported bugs**

- App not working for some users
- Accidental charges for uninstalled app

**Requested features**

- Ability to power on/off TV from app
- Option to hide unwanted channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remoku free?

Remoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote for RokuTV free?

Remote for RokuTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remoku or Remote for RokuTV?

Remoku is rated higher. Remoku averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Remote for RokuTV averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Remoku or Remote for RokuTV have ads?

Remoku shows ads; Remote for RokuTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remoku or Remote for RokuTV?

Remoku ships an update every 2 months, and Remote for RokuTV every 3 days. Most recently, Remoku was updated on October 19, 2026 and Remote for RokuTV on October 18, 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.*