# Remoku vs Remote Control for Roku TV ◦

Remoku and Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Remote Control for Roku TV ◦'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Remoku's. Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Control for Roku TV ◦ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Remote Control for Roku TV ◦. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Remoku's written reviews are positive against 72% of Remote Control for Roku TV ◦'s.

Remoku ships an update monthly, Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remoku | Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoku-remote-controller/id1658640524/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-roku-tv/id6450893675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/808581339) | [AV PRO GROUP LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699441355) |

## 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 Control for Roku TV ◦

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-roku-tv/id6450893675)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart remote for your Roku TV. Easily switch channels, adjust volume, and launch apps with a single tap. Enjoy seamless control without needing your physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smart remote functionality, Channel switching, Volume control, App launching, Wi-Fi network connection, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Express Controller for Roku TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Express Controller for Roku | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Express Controller for Roku TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Express Controller for Roku TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Express Controller for Roku TV | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Express Controller for Roku TV | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Cast | $19.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Cast | $24.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Cast | $24.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Cast | $29.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Cast | $34.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Cast | $34.99 | per year |
| Express Controller for Roku TV | $49.99 | per year |
| premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient when remote is lost
- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 App crashes/doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive for a remote app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- No ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remoku free?

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

### Is Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remoku or Remote Control for Roku TV ◦?

Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ is rated higher. Remoku averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ averages 4.6 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Remoku or Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ have ads?

Remoku shows ads; Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remoku or Remote Control for Roku TV ◦?

Remoku ships an update monthly, and Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remoku was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote Control for Roku TV ◦ on September 24, 2026.

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