Comparison

Make It Big vs Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Make It Big

Display large, customizable text messages that fill your entire screen. Easily edit text, switch between portrait and landscape modes, and even flash your message with a shake. Store recent messages for quick access.

Highlights
  • Full-screen text display
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Portrait and landscape support
  • Shake to flash message
  • Lock Screen Widgets
  • Recent message storage
Features
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Type a message and Make It BIG! The message will be ENLARGED to fill the entire screen. FAST & EASY TO USE Tap screen to edit text, Tap screen again to hide the keyboard. WIDGETS Show your latest message in a widget, now supporting iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets. PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE Rotate and hold your device in any direction, the text will automatically resize to fill the entire screen. ATTENTION GRABBING Shake device to flash your message (alternates between background colour and text colour). SETTINGS - Change font - Change text & background colours - Swap colours - Enable/disable haptic feedback - Enable/disable shake to flash mode - Set the flash speed RECENTS All messages shown will now be stored so you can easily show them again. WARNING: Flashing screen may cause seizures, use responsibly. makeitbig://?m=The%20cake%20is%20a%20lie

About

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

Transform your mobile device into a powerful TV remote. Control channels, volume, and browse content effortlessly via WiFi. Compatible with various TV brands and models for a convenient smart living experience.

Highlights
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Channel and volume control
  • Voice control
  • Tactile feedback
  • Universal compatibility
Features
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Our TV Remote App will completely transform your lifestyle! No more searching for the remote that's been swallowed by the sofa, everything is under your fingertip control. This app connects through WiFi and effortlessly turns your mobile phone into your TV remote control. Whether it's changing channels, adjusting the volume, or browsing TV shows, all you need is a simple slide to manipulate your TV. What's even more noteworthy is that our app is compatible with various brands and models of TVs. With simple settings, you can replace traditional remotes. Save space, convenient, and practical, elevating your smart life to a new level! Why wait? Download our Universal Remote Control App now and enjoy a whole new remote control experience! Features: 1、Simple and easy-to-use television remote control 2、Audio and tactile feedback when pressing buttons 3、Voice control Subscription information: After purchase confirmation, the fee will be deducted from your iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off. Renewal fees depend on your subscription plan. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in the account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period. *Terms of Use: https://remoteapp.innocoretech.com/terms *Privacy Policy: https://remoteapp.innocoretech.com/privacy

Screenshots

Make It Big4 screens
Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Make It Big at 91% against Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV's 2%. Make It Big also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Make It Big asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Make It Big holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make It Big has 5.1K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Make It Big's written reviews are positive against 2% of Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Make It Big ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Make It Big versus Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake It BigRemote for RokuTV, Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better1.8 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better1.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.1K — better114
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB133 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAn TrinhInnoCore Limited

Customer experience

Make It Big

All ratings5,066 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.3%

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

All ratings114 ratings
Positive18.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive1.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative98.3%

User reviews

Make It Big

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple, easy to use
  • 👍 Works well
  • 👍 Helps communicate with deaf/hard of hearing
  • 👍 Convenient for noisy environments
  • 👍 Useful for signaling to friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Text input box is too small for editing
  • 🐛 Font size decreases with more text
  • 🐛 No option to save/recall frequently used messages
  • 🐛 No option to mirror/reverse text

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Respects user privacy without intrusive ads
  • 👍 Clean interface without unnecessary permissions

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive subscription costs ($6.99-$10 weekly, $28/month)
  • 🚫 Misleading as unofficial app masquerading as official Roku app
  • 🐛 App frequently fails to connect to devices
  • ⚠️ Deceptive subscription enrollment during setup
  • ❌ Limited functionality compared to free official Roku app

Bugs and requests

Make It Big

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Text input box is too small for editing
  • Font size decreases with more text

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to resize/adjust text input box
  • Ability to save and recall frequently used messages
  • Mirror/reverse text option
  • Support for right-to-left scripts and cursive languages
  • Text-to-speech functionality
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  • Option to justify text left/right
  • More font and color customization options

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App fails to detect or connect to TV devices
  • Button presses trigger unwanted 'Full Access' popups
  • Cannot press 'OK' button to navigate menu options
  • App charges users without proper consent or warning
  • Subscription charges persist even after cancellation

Requested features

5 requests
  • One-time purchase option instead of recurring subscription
  • Lower subscription pricing ($2-5/month maximum)
  • Volume and power control functionality
  • Universal remote capabilities for all devices
  • Clearer app branding to distinguish from official Roku app

In-app purchases

None

Make It Big

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

Subscriptions4
  • Remote App Premium 1-week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Remote App Premium 1-week$7.997 Days
  • Remote App Premium 1-year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Remote App Premium 1-year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote App Premium lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Make It Big free?
Make It Big is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV free?
Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Make It Big or Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV?
Make It Big is rated higher. Make It Big averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV averages 1.8 from 114 ratings.
Do Make It Big or Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV have ads?
Neither Make It Big nor Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Make It Big or Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV?
Make It Big ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV fortnightly. Most recently, Make It Big was updated on October 18, 2026 and Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV on October 16, 2026.

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