Rockbot Remote vs StreamWise Shows
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rockbot Remote
Manage your business's background music and TV channels remotely. Adjust volume, skip tracks, change playlists, and even ban unwanted songs or artists directly from your smartphone or tablet. Control multiple locations from a single app.
- Adjust volume
- Skip songs
- Start/stop music
- Change playlists/channels
- Preview upcoming songs
- Ban songs/artists
- Control multiple locations
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Rockbot Remote is the remote control app for business owners and managers using Rockbot Music and Rockbot TV. Easily adjust the volume, skip songs, start and stop the music, and change playlists or channels right from your phone or tablet. For Music users, Rockbot Remote also lets you quickly preview upcoming songs, view your playlist history, and ban songs or artists in seconds. Want to stream music from the Rockbot Remote app? Simply connect your mobile device to the location’s sound system and press play. Have multiple locations streaming Rockbot Music or TV? Use Rockbot Remote to access and control any of your locations from anywhere. Users must have Rockbot admin permissions in order to access and utilize Rockbot Remote. Any non-business will be automatically removed. Looking for the Rockbot Social Jukebox App? Find it in the app store and download it for free.
StreamWise Shows
Find out where any movie or TV show is streaming, renting, or buying across all major platforms. This app eliminates app-hopping by providing instant availability search, powerful filters, and personalized recommendations. Discover new releases, track your watchlist, and never miss an episode with timely notifications.
- Instant availability search
- Powerful filtering options
- Personalized recommendations
- Rich show details and trailers
- Episode release notifications
- Watchlist and trending hub
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StreamWise - Your Ultimate Streaming Guide Tired of scrolling through endless apps wondering "Where is that show streaming right now?" StreamWise is the one-stop shop that instantly shows you where any movie or TV show is available to stream, rent, or buy—across every major platform. No more app-hopping. Find it fast, watch it now. In a world of fragmented streaming, StreamWise brings everything together so you spend less time searching and more time enjoying. Key Features: Instant Availability Search Enter any movie or TV title and see real-time options: stream (subscription), rent, or buy from all streaming services—all in one clean view. Powerful Filters Narrow results by minimum rating, favorite actors/cast, genres (Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama, and dozens more), or combine them for the perfect match. Personalized Recommendations Mark titles as watched, give thumbs up/down or star ratings—StreamWise learns your taste and populates "Suggested for You" with spot-on picks. Rich Show Details Dive into synopses, watch official trailers, explore full cast lists, check ratings, and see trending/new releases right from the home screen. Never Miss an Episode Get push notifications when new episodes drop. Add reminders directly to your calendar so binge-watching stays on track. Watchlist & Trending Hub Save favorites to your personal Watchlist. Browse trending this week, new releases, popular movies/TV, and curated sections—all updated in real time. Whether you're chasing the latest blockbuster, rediscovering classics, or hunting for hidden gems, StreamWise eliminates the frustration of "I know I saw this somewhere..." and puts control back in your hands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rockbot Remote at Free against StreamWise Shows's $0.99. Rockbot Remote also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 9). StreamWise Shows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Rockbot Remote is free to download; StreamWise Shows costs $0.99 up front. Rockbot Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StreamWise Shows asks for nothing beyond the download.
StreamWise Shows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockbot Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rockbot Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of StreamWise Shows's.
Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, StreamWise Shows every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rockbot Remote | StreamWise Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockbot, Inc. | Donald Foy |
Customer experience
Rockbot Remote
StreamWise Shows
Bugs and requests
Rockbot Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- Charges credit card but never sends player
- Music keeps playing during phone calls
- Slow loading times, too many images in updated app
Requested features
1 request- More access for managers to repeat songs and add to queue
StreamWise Shows
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rockbot Remote
- Roqbot for Business Trial$4.99
StreamWise Shows
No in-app purchases
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