# Roku Remote (Official) vs STARZ

Roku Remote (Official) and STARZ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Roku Remote (Official)'s written reviews are positive against 9% of STARZ's. Roku Remote (Official) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (6.4M vs 332K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STARZ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Roku Remote (Official) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Roku Remote (Official) against 4.8 for STARZ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote (Official) has 6.4M ratings behind it against 332K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Roku Remote (Official)'s written reviews are positive against 9% of STARZ's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Remote (Official) | STARZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-official/id482066631/reviews) | **[4.8 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starz/id550221096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4M** | 332K |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 9.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #16 | **#14** |
| Size | 256 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ROKU INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482066634) | [Starz Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/550221102) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Remote (Official)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-official/id482066631)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Entertainment, #77 Top Free (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a powerful remote for your Roku devices. Easily control playback, launch apps, search with your voice, type with your keyboard, and listen privately with headphones. Stream free movies and live TV directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Full-featured remote control, Keyboard for easy typing, Voice search functionality, Private listening with headphones, Cast photos and video, Control and launch apps, Stream free movies and live TV

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🎧 Private listening feature
- 📱 Ability to control TV from phone
- 🔍 Easy to navigate and search
- 🆓 Free app with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- ⏱️ Slow to connect or respond
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with some TVs
- 🔇 Private listening not always reliable
- 🤯 Frustrating when remote doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Fails to detect or connect to Roku devices
- Loses connection during use
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unreliable private listening mode

**Requested features**

- Add volume control for Roku sticks
- Improve Bluetooth/headphone connectivity
- Allow remote access over mobile data
- Add widget for quick TV controls
- Optimize app for iPad's larger screen


### STARZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starz/id550221096)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #105 Top Grossing, #113 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a library of bold original series and hit movies with this streaming service. Enjoy ad-free and offline viewing on multiple devices. Explore boundary-breaking content for adult audiences.

**Highlights:** Ad-free streaming, Offline viewing, Watch on multiple devices, Groundbreaking original series, Blockbuster hit movies

**Features:** Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARZ® App Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® Monthly (T-Mobile) | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® App Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® Three Month | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| STARZ® Six Month | $45.99 | per 6 months |
| STARZ® Six Month (T-Mobile) | $45.99 | per 6 months |
| STARZ® Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great content and selection
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 🚀 Reliable video streaming
- 💎 Excellent adaptation of book series

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔀 Inconsistent resume functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 💸 Subscription issues and billing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter parental control PIN
- Downloaded content randomly deleted
- Incorrect movie/show playback
- Login issues with TV provider accounts

**Requested features**

- Add option to turn off autoplay
- Improve syncing across devices
- Provide more detailed episode information
- Implement better parental controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Remote (Official) free?

Roku Remote (Official) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STARZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roku Remote (Official) or STARZ?

STARZ is rated higher. Roku Remote (Official) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4M ratings, while STARZ averages 4.8 from 332K ratings.

### Do Roku Remote (Official) or STARZ have ads?

Both Roku Remote (Official) and STARZ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Remote (Official) or STARZ?

Roku Remote (Official) ships an update every 3 weeks, and STARZ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roku Remote (Official) was updated on November 11, 2026 and STARZ on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roku Remote (Official) or STARZ?

Roku Remote (Official) currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and STARZ at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*