# Tools for Roku vs RokuMate

The clearest difference is ads: Tools for Roku at none against RokuMate's shown. Tools for Roku also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). RokuMate's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tools for Roku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Tools for Roku against 4.3 for RokuMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RokuMate has 41 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tools for Roku ships an update every 8 days, RokuMate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tools for Roku | RokuMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-roku/id6446372371/reviews) | **[4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokumate-remote-for-rokutv/id6469671012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GLASS ONION, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677593735) | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) |

## What reviewers say

### Tools for Roku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-roku/id6446372371)

Stream your iOS device's screen to Roku devices with no delay or ads. Discover and configure Roku devices, mirror to multiple screens, and customize the viewing experience. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features for a seamless broadcast.

**Highlights:** Discover and configure Roku devices, Glass-to-glass mirroring with no delay, Mirror to multiple devices simultaneously (Pro), Customizable themes (Pro), Starting Soon screen (Pro), Precise broadcast control (Pro)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $3.99 | one-time |


### RokuMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokumate-remote-for-rokutv/id6469671012)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Roku Yearly Sale 30 | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Sale 30 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tools for Roku free?

Tools for Roku 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, Tools for Roku or RokuMate?

RokuMate is rated higher. Tools for Roku averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RokuMate averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do Tools for Roku or RokuMate have ads?

RokuMate shows ads; Tools for Roku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tools for Roku or RokuMate?

Tools for Roku ships an update every 8 days, and RokuMate every 4 months. Most recently, Tools for Roku was updated on September 27, 2026 and RokuMate on October 24, 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.*