Comparison

TV Remote for Roku · vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote for Roku ·

Control your Roku streaming device and smart TV with your iPhone. Easily navigate menus, launch channels, mirror your screen, and manage playback. Works with various TV brands and Roku models.

Highlights
  • One-tap network connection
  • Screen and audio mirroring
  • Unified remote access for multiple devices
  • Intuitive touchpad and keyboard
  • Direct channel launch
  • Volume and playback control
Features
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Struggling to manage multiple remotes? Misplaced your Roku remote yet again? Need to mirror your Roku? Enhance your streaming experience with Roku Remote Control, the ultimate Roku app designed for your iPhone. Roku Remote is your comprehensive solution for controlling your entire smart TV setup—whether it's Roku, TCL, Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, or any other leading TV brand. With its sleek and intuitive interface, Roku TV Remote places all your favorite features right at your fingertips, making it effortless to navigate through your streaming services, adjust settings on your Samsung TV, or browse apps on your Fire TV. Whether you're using it as a Roku remote, a channel manager, or a smart remote for screen mirroring, Roku TV Remote simplifies every aspect of your TV experience. Main Features: - One-Tap Network Connection: Effortlessly connects and pairs with your Roku devices automatically—no manual setup needed. - Roku Mirror: Share the screen and audio of your phone or tablet to a Roku device. - Unified Remote Access: Control multiple Roku devices seamlessly from a single app. - Intuitive Touchpad & Keyboard: Navigate menus with ease and quickly enter text for your favorite channels like Netflix and Hulu. - Multi-Device Management: Easily pair and switch between multiple devices without any hassle. - TCL TV Compatibility: Looking for a TCL Remote for your TCL TV? We've got you covered with full support for all TCL TVs with built-in Roku. - Direct Channel Launch: Instantly start streaming your favorite channels directly from your Roku Remote Control app. - Comprehensive Volume & Playback Control: Adjust volume and manage media playback with simple, responsive taps. - User-Friendly Control: Advanced touchpad and iOS keyboard integration make text entry and navigation a breeze. Works with all models including the latest Roku streaming sticks, Roku express models, premiere models and TVs. Effortless Connectivity: Ensure both your iOS device and streaming device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless interaction. In the rare case of connection issues, simply enter your device's IP address manually if your setup is more complex. Install today and transform your device into the ultimate command center! This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku or any relevant brands. Privacy Policy: https://netsismobile.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://netsismobile.com/tos.html

About

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Voice search for shows
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Volume and channel control
  • Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use

Screenshots

TV Remote for Roku ·4 screens
Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote for Roku · at none against Universal TV Remote™ Control's shown. Universal TV Remote™ Control's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 28%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 for Roku · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote for Roku · against 4.7 for Universal TV Remote™ Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of TV Remote for Roku ·'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote for Roku · ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
TV Remote for Roku · versus Universal TV Remote™ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote for Roku ·Universal TV Remote™ Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11K ratings)4.7 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews48.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K33K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#64 — better#69
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB247 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNetsis Mobile FZCOSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD

Customer experience

TV Remote for Roku ·

All ratings11,086 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative70.7%

Universal TV Remote™ Control

All ratings32,802 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative46.3%

User reviews

TV Remote for Roku ·

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
  • 🔍 Smooth navigation

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required
  • 🚫 Not the official Roku remote app
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Expensive for a remote app

Universal TV Remote™ Control

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for busy families
  • 💡 Works with multiple devices
  • 🚀 Responsive touch controls
  • 💡 Voice command feature

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues
  • 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
  • 🔒 Aggressive upselling

Bugs and requests

TV Remote for Roku ·

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to connect to Roku device
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make the app free to use
  • Add more features beyond just a remote

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vibration instead of button response
  • Subscription ads pop up frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control
  • Refresh button functionality
  • Microphone access without subscription

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote for Roku ·

Subscriptions4
  • Roku Remote3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Roku Remote$8.997 Days
  • Premium$9.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Roku Remote$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$49.99
5 purchases

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is TV Remote for Roku · free?
TV Remote for Roku · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote for Roku · or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. TV Remote for Roku · averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.
Do TV Remote for Roku · or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; TV Remote for Roku · does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote for Roku · or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
TV Remote for Roku · ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote for Roku · was updated on November 6, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, TV Remote for Roku · or Universal TV Remote™ Control?
TV Remote for Roku · currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Universal TV Remote™ Control at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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