# Remoku vs TV Remote & Universal Control™

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote & Universal Control™ at 4.8 against Remoku's 4.5. TV Remote & Universal Control™ also leads on ratings volume (148K vs 5.3K) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). Remoku's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote & Universal Control™ sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote & Universal Control™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote & Universal Control™ has 148K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Remoku's written reviews are positive against 43% of TV Remote & Universal Control™'s.

Remoku ships an update monthly, TV Remote & Universal Control™ fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remoku | TV Remote & Universal Control™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoku-remote-controller/id1658640524/reviews) | **[4.8 (148K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control/id6458692724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | **148K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 10 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/808581339) | [To Ngoc Mai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701365237) |

## 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


### TV Remote & Universal Control™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-and-universal-control/id6458692724)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Utilities, #76 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV and streaming experience with this intuitive remote app. Manage channels, mirror your screen, and search for content using voice commands or a virtual keyboard. Works with most smart TV brands.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV Remote, Quick Search with Voice & Keyboard, Smart TV Screen Mirroring, Smart TV Channel Manager, Automatic Device Detection, Intuitive Touchpad and Keyboard, Favorite Channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Remote Control for TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Control - Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Remote Control for TV | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Pro - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku Remote Control - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for Smart TV | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Remote Pro - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium - Roku Remote | $11.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Remote Control - 1Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote Control - 1Year | $26.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Control - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Roku TV Remote - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Control - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Remote for Roku TV - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful when remote is lost
- 🔒 Connects to various TV brands
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work without internet

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV
- Buttons not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited functionality
- Ability to control TV without internet
- Support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remoku free?

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

### Is TV Remote & Universal Control™ free?

TV Remote & Universal Control™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remoku or TV Remote & Universal Control™?

TV Remote & Universal Control™ is rated higher. Remoku averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while TV Remote & Universal Control™ averages 4.8 from 148K ratings.

### Do Remoku or TV Remote & Universal Control™ have ads?

Both Remoku and TV Remote & Universal Control™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remoku or TV Remote & Universal Control™?

Remoku ships an update monthly, and TV Remote & Universal Control™ fortnightly. Most recently, Remoku was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Remote & Universal Control™ on September 25, 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.*