Comparison

TV Remote vs Rokmate

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Rokmate

Control your smart TV with your iPhone. Navigate menus, launch apps, and use a sensitive trackpad for easy operation. Connects via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV control
  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Trackpad navigation
  • App shortcuts
  • Easy operation
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RokuRemote: Smart TV Control is an application built to help users replace physical controls with iPhone Feature : - Smoothly control up, down, left and right - Forget about losing physical control - Easy operation with trackpad, super sensitive touch compared to physical controls - Quick access to YouTube channels, Netflix, Hulu Roku TV connection: - Remember to connect to the same wifi between Roku TV and iPhone - Scan and then select to Roku TV Now let's experience it!! **DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Roku app. It was designed with care to try and bring Roku users a better overall experience Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/termsofusettsoftware Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyttsoftware

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Rokmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rokmate at 100% against TV Remote's 0%. Rokmate also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1). TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Rokmate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rokmate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rokmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, Rokmate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote versus Rokmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRokmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBETREX TECHNOLOGIES SMC PRIVATE LIMITEDTinh Truong

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Rokmate

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Roqu remote Monthly Pro$1.997 Days
  • Roqu Remote Monthly Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Roqu Remote lIfetime Pro$14.99
4 purchases

Rokmate

Subscriptions3
  • Remote TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Remote TV Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Remote TV Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remote TV LifeTime$34.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rokmate free?
Rokmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Rokmate?
Rokmate is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Rokmate averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Rokmate have ads?
Rokmate shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Rokmate?
TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Rokmate every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 10, 2026 and Rokmate on September 21, 2026.

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