# Roku Remote (Official) vs Quack

The clearest difference is ads: Quack at none against Roku Remote (Official)'s shown. Quack also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Roku Remote (Official)'s advantage is ratings volume (6.4M vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Quack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote (Official) has 6.4M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roku Remote (Official) ships an update every 3 weeks, Quack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Remote (Official) | Quack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-official/id482066631/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quack/id6762577678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROKU INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482066634) | [Matthew Josephson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868974794) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Remote (Official)

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Entertainment, #126 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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


### Quack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quack/id6762577678)

A fast-paced party game where players try to identify a hidden "Quack" who is faking knowledge of a secret word. Players ask questions to expose the imposter, with the group winning if they catch the Quack, and the Quack winning if they evade detection.

**Highlights:** Play with 3-20 players on one device, 20 built-in topics and custom topic creation, Timed mode with configurable rounds, Night mode for added challenge, Offline play, No ads or data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Remote (Official) free?

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

### Is Quack free?

Quack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Quack is rated higher. Roku Remote (Official) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4M ratings, while Quack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Roku Remote (Official) shows ads; Quack does not.

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

Roku Remote (Official) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quack every 2 months. Most recently, Roku Remote (Official) was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quack on October 19, 2026.

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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.*