# Make It Big vs Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

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.

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.

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 117, 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.

Make It Big ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make It Big | Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-big/id479282584/reviews)** | [1.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-rokutv-smart-tv/id6456797662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 1.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [An Trinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/441499584) | [InnoCore Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684184883) |

## What reviewers say

### Make It Big

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-big/id479282584)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Text input box is too small for editing
- Font size decreases with more text

**Requested features**

- 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


### Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-rokutv-smart-tv/id6456797662)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote App Premium 1-week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote App Premium 1-week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote App Premium 1-year | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote App Premium 1-year | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote App Premium lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 117 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 19, 2026 and Remote for RokuTV, Smart TV on October 20, 2026.

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