# Rokmate vs TV Remote Universal Plus

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Universal Plus at 5.0 against Rokmate's 4.1. TV Remote Universal Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Rokmate's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rokmate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Universal Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Universal Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rokmate has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rokmate ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote Universal Plus every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rokmate | TV Remote Universal Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokmate-remote-for-smart-tv/id6472036673/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinh Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709275929) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### Rokmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokmate-remote-for-smart-tv/id6472036673)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Remote TV Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote TV LifeTime | $34.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Universal Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-plus/id6474110751)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. It quickly recognizes TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers easy navigation, plus quick access to streaming services. Compatible with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from phone, Wi-Fi network TV recognition, Compatibility with popular brands, Easy navigation buttons, Quick access to YouTube and Netflix

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote LifeTime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rokmate free?

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

### Is TV Remote Universal Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rokmate or TV Remote Universal Plus?

TV Remote Universal Plus is rated higher. Rokmate averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rokmate or TV Remote Universal Plus have ads?

Both Rokmate and TV Remote Universal Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rokmate or TV Remote Universal Plus?

Rokmate ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote Universal Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rokmate was updated on November 4, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Plus on November 4, 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.*