Comparison

Roku Remote vs RokuMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roku Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your streaming devices. Navigate menus, launch apps, and cast media to your TV with ease. Offers customizable interfaces and quick access buttons for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touchpad and gesture controls
  • Quick access buttons for popular apps
  • On-screen keyboard for easy text input
  • Customizable interface themes and layouts
  • Media casting from phone to TV
  • Seamless switching between multiple devices
Features
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Roku Remote Control Universal is the ultimate companion for your streaming devices. Take full control of your Roku streaming player or Roku TV with this powerful app. Seamlessly integrate your smartphone with your device and transform your entertainment experience like never before. Key Features Intuitive Navigation Navigate effortlessly through your TV channels apps and settings using the intuitive touchpad and gesture controls. Swipe tap and scroll with ease to find and select your favorite content on Netflix Hulu YouTube HBO Disney Plus Amazon Prime Video and more. Quick Access Buttons Instantly launch popular TV channels or apps with dedicated quick access buttons. Enjoy one touch convenience for Netflix Hulu YouTube and more right at your fingertips. Voice Control (Coming Soon) Please note: This feature is currently unavailable. In a future update you will be able to use the built in voice control feature to search for movies TV shows and apps simply by speaking into your smartphone. Effortless and hands free control at your command. Customizable Interface Tailor the app to suit your preferences by customizing the remote interface. Choose from various themes colors and layouts to create a personalized remote control experience. Keyboard Functionality Type and search quickly with the on screen keyboard. Effortlessly enter text on your TV device using your smartphone making account logins and content searches a breeze. Device Switching Seamlessly switch between multiple devices in your home. Control your TV in the living room then effortlessly transition to your streaming player in the bedroom all from the same app. Private Listening (Coming Soon) Please note: This feature is currently unavailable. In a future update you will be able to enjoy a private listening experience by connecting headphones to your smartphone. Listen to your favorite shows and movies without disturbing others. Media Casting Cast media files from your phone like videos and photos directly to your TV. Share your favorite moments on the big screen effortlessly with screen mirroring capabilities. Notification Center Stay informed with the notification center providing updates on software upgrades new features and exciting content recommendations directly within the app. Pairing Made Simple Effortlessly pair your smartphone with your device using the simple setup process. Connect quickly and start enjoying the convenience of the Roku Remote Control Universal app. Compatibility Compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1 Roku 2 Roku 3 Streaming Stick Express Express Plus Premiere Premiere Plus Ultra and Roku TV. Works with popular TV brands TCL Roku TV Sharp Roku TV Hisense Roku TV Insignia Roku TV Vizio TV Samsung Smart TV LG TV Element TV and more. Also compatible with Fire TV Fire Stick Apple TV and other streaming devices. Subscription and Premium Features Free Features include remote control play pause fast forward rewind and pairing with multiple devices. Premium Features unlock channel switcher volume control keyboard voice search touchpad ad free experience and unlimited access to the Interaction tab. Payment Options include 14.99 USD for lifetime access with a one time payment 9.99 USD per year or 2.99 USD per month. Requirements Your device must be connected to your home Wi Fi network. Your smartphone or tablet must be connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Privacy Policy https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105273-privacy-policy Term of Use https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105637-terms-of-use Disclaimer Funnstudio is not an affiliated entity of Roku Inc and this app is not an official product of Roku Inc. Experience the magic of complete control with the Roku Remote Control Universal app. Download now and elevate your TV entertainment to new heights.

About

RokuMate

Control your Roku TV with a user-friendly interface. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice input, and cast media from your device. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connection to Roku TV
  • Intuitive navigation keys
  • Keyboard and voice input
  • Touchpad for gestures
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Direct channel launching
Features
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RokuMate - Remote for Roku TV app is to remote control for Roku TV. Friendly interface, easy to use for everyone, and connect to Roku TV quickly. This RokuMate - Remote Control for Roku TV app helps to access movies, music, and TV shows easily. It supports a trackpad to swipe and touch gestures for easier navigation. Just connect your iPhone/iPad and Roku TV to the same Wi-Fi network, you can use the remote control to manage TV channels, change volume, text input, voice input, and cast videos and photos to your Roku TV. * Main feature: - Automatically search for Roku TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network - Control the TV with intuitively designed Menu and navigation keys, easily launch channels with just one touch. - The keyboard, and voice feature make it easier to enter text and search on your Roku device. - Navigate with Touchpad like a real remote control. - Streaming photos or videos from the iPhone/iPad library to Roku TV screen. - Launch channels directly: Youtube, Apple TV, Ted, WWE Network... - Adjust volume, change TV channels on Roku TV - Compatible with every Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV * How to connect to Roku TV: 1. Make sure your Roku TV and your iPhone/iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the RokuMate app on your iPhone/iPad 3. Tap the "Choose a device" button on the top of the screen 4. Select your Roku TV you want 5. Select the features you want to use: Remote, Touchpad, Cast, Channel, Setting Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group/ ToS: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group-tos/ * Disclaimer: BTB Tech, Inc is not an affiliate of Roku and the RokuMate app is not an official Roku product.

Screenshots

Roku Remote4 screens
RokuMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roku Remote at none against RokuMate's shown. Roku Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). RokuMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roku Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RokuMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roku Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote has 934 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Roku Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of RokuMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roku Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, RokuMate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Roku Remote versus RokuMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoku RemoteRokuMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (934 ratings) — better4.3 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews91.5% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings934 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓龙 金BTB Tech, Inc

Customer experience

Roku Remote

All ratings650 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.5%

RokuMate

All ratings41 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Roku Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • App not working as intended

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to control volume

RokuMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Roku Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Roku Remote Lifetime Access$14.99
6 purchases

RokuMate

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Roku Yearly Sale 30$24.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium Sale 30$17.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Roku Remote free?
Roku Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RokuMate free?
RokuMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roku Remote or RokuMate?
Roku Remote is rated higher. Roku Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 934 ratings, while RokuMate averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.
Do Roku Remote or RokuMate have ads?
RokuMate shows ads; Roku Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Roku Remote or RokuMate?
Roku Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and RokuMate every 4 months. Most recently, Roku Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and RokuMate on October 24, 2026.

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