Roku Remote (Official) vs Remote Controller for TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roku Remote (Official)
Control your streaming devices with a mobile remote, search for content using voice or keyboard, and enjoy private listening. Stream free movies and live TV on the go, and cast media from your phone to your TV.
- Mobile remote control
- Voice and keyboard search
- Private listening with headphones
- Stream free movies and live TV
- Cast media from phone to TV
- Add and launch channels
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The official remote app for your Roku® device. Roku Remote (Official) turns your phone into a feature-packed remote control for Roku players and Roku TVs. Enjoy convenient, easy control of your Roku devices, quickly launch your favorite apps and channels, search with your voice, type with your phone’s keyboard, and listen privately with headphones — all from the device already in your pocket. The free Roku Remote app features: * Remote control — a full-featured Roku remote on your phone, with the same buttons as the one you lost in the couch * Keyboard — type search terms, passwords, and Wi-Fi info with your mobile keyboard instead of the on-screen grid * Voice search — say what you want and get to it faster * Private listening — plug headphones into your phone so you can stream without waking the house * Cast photos and video — share what's on your phone to the big screen * Control your apps — easily add new apps to your Roku device, or quickly launch your favorites * Free TV - stream a huge selection of free movies, live TV, and more right from your phone. Works with Roku TV™ models and Roku streaming players. To use certain features, connect your phone or tablet to the same wireless network as your Roku device. Some features require a compatible Roku device and may require signing into your Roku account. Feature availability: • Voice search is available in English in the US, UK, and Canada, and in Spanish in Mexico and the US. • The Roku Channel can be viewed in the mobile app in the US and Mexico only. • Some channels require payment, can change, and vary by country. For more information, go to http://support.roku.com Privacy Policy: go.roku.com/privacypolicy CA Privacy Notice: https://docs.roku.com/published/userprivacypolicy/en/us#userprivacypolicy-en_us-CCPA
Remote Controller for TV
Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.
- Smart TV remote control
- Channel and volume management
- Built-in trackpad navigation
- Text search functionality
- One-tap app launching
- Automatic Wi-Fi connection
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Remote Controller for TV gives you all the controls of a standard Roku Smart TV remote. Use Remote Controller for TV to manage & change channels, fast forward, rewind, skip back, adjust volume and much more. You can also navigate menus using the built-in trackpad or make text searches right with your phone’s keyboard. Connecting the app to your device is simple. Just ensure your iOS device and Roku TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and you’re good to go! Key Features: --------------------------------- • Connect automatically to Roku TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Access all Smart TV buttons for seamless control • Spacious Trackpad for easy menu and content navigation • Effortlessly manage & change TV channels • Launch popular platforms like Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime Video, and more with a single tap • Make fast searches with text entry using your device's keyboard for channels such as Netflix or Youtube, or for searching on your Smart TV • Compatible with all TV models running Smart TV OS NEVER LOSE YOUR REMOTE AGAIN Constantly misplacing your TV remote? Remote Controller for TV acts as the original remote control, granting access to all your device's functionalities straight from your smartphone! SEAMLESS CONTROL With its straightforward design and intuitive interface, there's no clutter of buttons or intricate configurations. Use Remote Controller for TV just like you would a regular TV remote! CONNECT IN SECONDS With TCL Roku, setup is a breeze. Remote Controller for TV automatically detects and lets you connect to every Smart TV on your network with a tap! Note: Some apps like YouTube and Hulu+ utilize their own on-screen keyboards instead of the iOS keyboard. Remote Controller for TV is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV, TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku TV & more. * Please note that Remote Controller for TV is not an official Roku product, and we are not affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://loopmobile.io/privacy.html Terms of use https://loopmobile.io/tos.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roku Remote (Official) at 64% against Remote Controller for TV's 11%. Roku Remote (Official) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (6.2M vs 676). Remote Controller for TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Remote Controller for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Roku Remote (Official) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roku Remote (Official) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote (Official) has 6.2M ratings behind it against 676, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Roku Remote (Official)'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.
Roku Remote (Official) ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Controller for TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roku Remote (Official) | Remote Controller for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.2M ratings) — better | 4.5 (676 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.2M — better | 676 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROKU INC | LOOP MOBILE FZCO |
Customer experience
Roku Remote (Official)
Remote Controller for TV
Bugs and requests
Roku Remote (Official)
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Remote Controller for TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roku Remote (Official)
No in-app purchases
Remote Controller for TV
- Premium$6.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- Premium$39.991 Year
- Premium$44.99
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