# TV Remote vs RokuMate

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 3 days against RokuMate's every 4 months. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 41) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). RokuMate's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RokuMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 61K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of RokuMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, RokuMate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | RokuMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokumate-remote-for-rokutv/id6469671012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV using your smartphone. This app supports numerous brands and models, consolidating multiple remotes into one device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control via phone, Supports wide range of brands, Eliminates need for multiple remotes, Easy TV-watching experience, Compatible with popular brands

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV


### RokuMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokumate-remote-for-rokutv/id6469671012)

Control your Roku TV with a user-friendly interface. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice input, and cast media from your device. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connection to Roku TV, Intuitive navigation keys, Keyboard and voice input, Touchpad for gestures, Cast photos and videos, Direct channel launching

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Roku Yearly Sale 30 | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Sale 30 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is RokuMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or RokuMate?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while RokuMate averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or RokuMate have ads?

Both TV Remote and RokuMate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or RokuMate?

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, and RokuMate every 4 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 9, 2026 and RokuMate on November 3, 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.*