Roku Remote (Official) vs Pure Trivia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roku Remote (Official)
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.
- 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
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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
Pure Trivia
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Master the Machine with Pure Trivia: Computers Think you know your CPUs from your GPUs? Can you explain the difference between RAM and ROM without breaking a sweat? Whether you're a casual tech enthusiast or a seasoned system architect, Pure Trivia: Computers is the ultimate arena to test your digital IQ. From the silicon wafers of internal hardware to the intricate logic of modern software, dive deep into the world of computing across three challenging difficulty levels. Why You’ll Love Pure Trivia: Comprehensive Categories: Explore questions covering hardware, software, internal architecture, peripheral devices, networking, and tech history. Choose Your Challenge: * Easy: Great for beginners and casual fans. Medium: For those who know their way around an OS. Hard: Only for the true "Leets" and tech gurus. Classic Trivia Gameplay: Simple, clean, and addictive. Select the correct answer from four options and race to the finish. Track Your Progress: Every level completion is logged in your personal Results Table. Monitor your scores and aim for that perfect 100%. Flex Your Knowledge: Proud of your score? Share your results table directly with friends and colleagues to prove who the real "Admin" is.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Roku Remote (Official) at every 3 weeks against Pure Trivia's every 4 months. Roku Remote (Official) also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Roku Remote (Official) ships an update every 3 weeks, Pure Trivia every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roku Remote (Official) | Pure Trivia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.4M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.4M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROKU INC | Michael Babitski |
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
Pure Trivia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roku Remote (Official)
No in-app purchases
Pure Trivia
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Roku Remote (Official) free?
Is Pure Trivia free?
Do Roku Remote (Official) or Pure Trivia have ads?
Which is updated more often, Roku Remote (Official) or Pure Trivia?
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