# Connect TV Remote vs TV Remote Control for Roku etc

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote Control for Roku etc at free with in-app purchases against Connect TV Remote's subscription. TV Remote Control for Roku etc also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 9%). Connect TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control for Roku etc sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Connect TV Remote against 4.6 for TV Remote Control for Roku etc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of Connect TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of TV Remote Control for Roku etc's.

Connect TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Remote Control for Roku etc fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect TV Remote | TV Remote Control for Roku etc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-for-roku-etc/id6503810233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | **24.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control all your smart TVs from your phone with this universal remote app. It connects via Wi-Fi and offers features like streaming shortcuts and custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Streaming app shortcuts, Customizable remote layouts, Touch navigation, Multi-brand support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $8.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $14.95 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $14.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Did not work
- 🚫 Terrible
- 🚫 No Switching Back & Forth
- 🚫 Free trial is a lie
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### TV Remote Control for Roku etc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-for-roku-etc/id6503810233)

Easily control your Roku TV from your smartphone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network to turn the TV on/off, change channels, adjust volume, and manage playback. Features include a touchpad and voice input for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connection to Roku TV, Power on/off, Channel and volume control, Playback management, Touchpad control, Voice search

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan for TV Remote | $8.59 | per 7 days |
| Roku Remote Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Roku Remote Pro 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for 1 week | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium for TV Remote | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Convenient and efficient remote control
- 💻 Seamless integration with Roku TVs
- 📺 Enhances streaming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for basic features
- 🤬 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts
- 🚫 Falsely advertised as 'free'

**Reported bugs**

- Remote control buttons not functioning properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Free access to all remote control features
- Option to disable in-app purchase prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control for Roku etc free?

TV Remote Control for Roku etc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect TV Remote or TV Remote Control for Roku etc?

TV Remote Control for Roku etc is rated higher. Connect TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while TV Remote Control for Roku etc averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Connect TV Remote or TV Remote Control for Roku etc have ads?

TV Remote Control for Roku etc shows ads; Connect TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect TV Remote or TV Remote Control for Roku etc?

Connect TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Control for Roku etc fortnightly. Most recently, Connect TV Remote was updated on November 12, 2026 and TV Remote Control for Roku etc on November 12, 2026.

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