# Remoku vs Remote Control for Roku etc.

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Control for Roku etc. at every 2 weeks against Remoku's every 2 months. Remoku's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 etc. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 etc.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Remoku's written reviews are positive against 24% of Remote Control for Roku etc.'s.

Remoku ships an update every 2 months, Remote Control for Roku etc. every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remoku | Remote Control for Roku etc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoku-remote-controller/id1658640524/reviews) | **[4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-roku-etc/id6503810233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | **31.5% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [App Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/808581339) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## 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 etc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-roku-etc/id6503810233)

Easily control your Roku TV from your smartphone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network to turn the TV on/off, change channels, adjust volume, and manage playback. Features include a touchpad and voice input for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connection to Roku TV, Power on/off, Channel and volume control, Playback management, Touchpad control, Voice search

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan for TV Remote | $8.59 | per 7 days |
| Roku Remote Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for 1 week | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium for TV Remote | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Convenient and efficient remote control
- 💻 Seamless integration with Roku TVs
- 📺 Enhances streaming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for basic features
- 🤬 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts
- 🚫 Falsely advertised as 'free'

**Reported bugs**

- Remote control buttons not functioning properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Free access to all remote control features
- Option to disable in-app purchase prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remoku free?

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

### Is Remote Control for Roku etc. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remoku or Remote Control for Roku etc.?

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

### Do Remoku or Remote Control for Roku etc. have ads?

Both Remoku and Remote Control for Roku etc. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remoku or Remote Control for Roku etc.?

Remoku ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control for Roku etc. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remoku was updated on October 19, 2026 and Remote Control for Roku etc. on October 19, 2026.

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