# TV Remote vs Roam

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Roam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6448697911/reviews) | **[4.7 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roam-a-better-remote-for-roku/id6469834197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **308** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BETREX TECHNOLOGIES SMC PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685642969) | [Scott Driggers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712026053) |

## 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 |


### Roam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roam-a-better-remote-for-roku/id6469834197)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Coffee | $3.00 | one-time |
| Latte | $5.00 | one-time |
| Lunch | $10.00 | one-time |
| Dinner | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🎨 Smooth and polished design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔊 Audio/headphone problems
- 🖱️ Suboptimal control layout

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to open
- Remote controls not working as expected
- Connectivity issues between app and Roku device

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Roam free?

Roam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Roam?

Roam is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Roam averages 4.7 from 308 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Roam have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor Roam shows ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Roam weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Roam on November 3, 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.*