# TV Remote vs RokuMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RokuMate at 75% against TV Remote's 0%. RokuMate also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1). TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

RokuMate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of RokuMate's.

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, RokuMate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | RokuMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6448697911/reviews) | **[4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokumate-remote-for-rokutv/id6469671012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BETREX TECHNOLOGIES SMC PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685642969) | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6448697911)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV or streaming device. Control channels, launch apps, and manage playback with an intuitive interface. Discover new content and enjoy seamless streaming from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Quick setup without extra hardware, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Dynamic channel and app control, One-touch play for instant viewing, Customizable shortcuts for apps and channels, Advanced search for content discovery, Enhanced playback controls, Multi-device and universal streaming support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roqu remote Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Roqu Remote Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Roqu Remote lIfetime Pro | $14.99 | 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 TV Remote free?

TV 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, TV Remote or RokuMate?

RokuMate is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while RokuMate averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or RokuMate have ads?

RokuMate shows ads; TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or RokuMate?

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, and RokuMate every 4 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 10, 2026 and RokuMate on August 29, 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.*