Roku Remote (Official) vs Zkipp Admin
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
Zkipp Admin
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Zkipp Admin is the exclusive app for event administrators. With Zkipp Admin, you can track attendance statistics in real time and scan QR codes to manage access to your events quickly and securely. Designed to streamline event oversight, this tool is your companion for efficient, organized, and data-driven administration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Roku Remote (Official) at #17 against Zkipp Admin's unranked. Roku Remote (Official) also leads on device support. Zkipp Admin's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Roku Remote (Official) | Zkipp Admin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ROKU INC | Zkipp, INC |
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
Zkipp Admin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roku Remote (Official)
No in-app purchases
Zkipp Admin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Roku Remote (Official) free?
Is Zkipp Admin free?
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