TV Remote vs Roam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote
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.
- 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
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your TV streaming player or Smart TV with the Smart Remote Control app. Take charge of your entertainment experience with seamless navigation, channel control, and advanced features—all at your fingertips. Experience the pinnacle of streaming control and entertainment discovery with the feature-rich Smart Remote Control Pro app. Seamlessly navigate and unlock the full potential of your Smart streaming players and Smart TVs with an extensive array of innovative features and unparalleled convenience. Features: Quick Setup: Effortlessly connect your iPhone or iPad to your Smart device without any additional hardware or complex configuration. Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a user-friendly interface designed for easy navigation. Control your Smart device with simple taps and swipes. Dynamic Channel Control: Take complete control of your Smart device with effortless channel browsing. Enjoy quick access to your favorite apps and effortlessly switch between channels, empowering you to explore and savor an extensive variety of content. One-Touch Play: Start watching your favorite shows or movies instantly with a single tap. No more searching through menus or browsing channels. Quick Launch: Create custom shortcuts to your most-watched channels and apps for instant access. Enjoy your preferred content without delay. Advanced Search: Discover new content effortlessly with enhanced search capabilities. Find movies, TV shows, and more using keywords, genres, or actors. Enhanced Playback Control: Take full command of your streaming experience with advanced playback features. Seamlessly pause, rewind, fast forward, and adjust subtitles, ensuring uninterrupted and immersive viewing sessions that cater to your preferences. Multi-Device Support: Seamlessly control multiple Smart devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Switch between devices effortlessly and enjoy streaming throughout your home. Universal Streaming: Unleash the power of universal streaming with the Smart Remote Control Pro app. Access your Smart device from anywhere, whether you're at home or on the go. Seamlessly stream your favorite content and never miss a moment of your preferred shows and movies. Subscription Info: https://streamholdings2.wordpress.com/subscription-terms/ Terms and Conditions: https://streamholdings2.wordpress.com/term-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://streamholdings2.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/
Roam
Control your Roku device with a user-friendly remote app. Enjoy features like private listening, keyboard shortcuts, and Siri integration across multiple Apple platforms. It offers a fast and intuitive experience without ads or in-app purchases.
- Cross-platform control (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, VisionOS)
- Keyboard shortcuts and volume control
- Siri and widget integration
- Private listening via headphones
- Automatic device discovery
- Intuitive SwiftUI design
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Roam is a free app with no ads! - Runs on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, VisionOS and (soon) Apple TV! - Smart platform integration with keyboard shortcuts on Mac and keyboard/volume control on iOS - Use shortcuts, widgets or Siri to control your TV without ever opening the app - Private listening support on Mac and iOS (play the audio from your TV through your headphones) - Discovers devices on your local network as soon as you open the app - Intuitive design with apple's native SwiftUI design system - Fast and lightweight (8 MB download) and opens instantly
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roam at 85% against TV Remote's 0%. Roam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs freemium). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Roam sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Roam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roam has 308 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 85% of Roam's.
TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, Roam weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Remote | Roam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (22 ratings) | 4.7 (308 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 308 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BETREX TECHNOLOGIES SMC PRIVATE LIMITED | Scott Driggers |
Customer experience
TV Remote
Roam
Bugs and requests
TV Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Roam
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or fails to open
- Remote controls not working as expected
- Connectivity issues between app and Roku device
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more devices (e.g., Google TV, Apple TV)
- Implement voice control or voice search
- Allow customization of the control layout
- Improve the widget/menulet functionality
In-app purchases
TV Remote
- Roqu remote Monthly Pro$1.997 Days
- Roqu Remote Monthly Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Roqu Remote lIfetime Pro$14.99
Roam
- Black Coffee$3.00
- Latte$5.00
- Lunch$10.00
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- Dinner$20.00









