Comparison

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile vs Remote Controller for TV

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

Head to head
About

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your Roku TV or streaming device. Effortlessly control playback, volume, navigate menus, and launch apps with an intuitive interface. Enjoy seamless wireless control from the palm of your hand.

Highlights
  • Full remote functionality (power, volume, channels, playback)
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Quick app launch
  • Voice and keyboard input
  • Fast Wi-Fi connection
  • User-friendly design
Features
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Roku TV Remote Control Mobile is a fast and easy-to-use app that turns your phone into a fully functional remote for your Roku TV or streaming device. Control everything from playback to volume, launch apps, or navigate menus — all from the palm of your hand, with a smooth and intuitive interface. KEY FEATURES: - Full Remote Functionality: Control power, volume, channels, and playback with ease. - Touchpad Navigation: Navigate your Roku TV with a smooth, responsive interface. - Quick App Launch: Open installed streaming apps directly from your phone. - Voice & Keyboard Input: Search faster using your phone’s keyboard or voice. - Fast Connection: Instantly connect to your Roku device over Wi-Fi. - User-Friendly Design: Simple layout designed for quick access to key features. Download Roku TV Remote Control Mobile today and enjoy seamless, wireless control of your Roku TV from your phone. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jtu_hXbk7MR1AtBXLZ5ICvXA1gB8_Hb9wzdUvGrtREo/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13EMoM3pFQlVwH4XKUDlWxdVYoXZYv-prAYHD36EKJYM/edit?usp=sharing

About

Remote Controller for TV

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Channel and volume management
  • Built-in trackpad navigation
  • Text search functionality
  • One-tap app launching
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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Remote Controller for TV gives you all the controls of a standard Roku Smart TV remote. Use Remote Controller for TV to manage & change channels, fast forward, rewind, skip back, adjust volume and much more. You can also navigate menus using the built-in trackpad or make text searches right with your phone’s keyboard. Connecting the app to your device is simple. Just ensure your iOS device and Roku TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and you’re good to go! Key Features: --------------------------------- • Connect automatically to Roku TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Access all Smart TV buttons for seamless control • Spacious Trackpad for easy menu and content navigation • Effortlessly manage & change TV channels • Launch popular platforms like Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime Video, and more with a single tap • Make fast searches with text entry using your device's keyboard for channels such as Netflix or Youtube, or for searching on your Smart TV • Compatible with all TV models running Smart TV OS NEVER LOSE YOUR REMOTE AGAIN Constantly misplacing your TV remote? Remote Controller for TV acts as the original remote control, granting access to all your device's functionalities straight from your smartphone! SEAMLESS CONTROL With its straightforward design and intuitive interface, there's no clutter of buttons or intricate configurations. Use Remote Controller for TV just like you would a regular TV remote! CONNECT IN SECONDS With TCL Roku, setup is a breeze. Remote Controller for TV automatically detects and lets you connect to every Smart TV on your network with a tap! Note: Some apps like YouTube and Hulu+ utilize their own on-screen keyboards instead of the iOS keyboard. Remote Controller for TV is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV, TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku TV & more. * Please note that Remote Controller for TV is not an official Roku product, and we are not affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://loopmobile.io/privacy.html Terms of use https://loopmobile.io/tos.html

Screenshots

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile4 screens
Remote Controller for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote Controller for TV at free with in-app purchases against Roku TV Remote Control Mobile's subscription. Remote Controller for TV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Roku TV Remote Control Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 11%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Roku TV Remote Control Mobile sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Remote Controller for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.6 for Roku TV Remote Control Mobile against 4.5 for Remote Controller for TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 676 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Roku TV Remote Control Mobile's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile ships an update monthly, Remote Controller for TV weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Roku TV Remote Control Mobile versus Remote Controller for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoku TV Remote Control MobileRemote Controller for TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.5 (676 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better676
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin OuelletLOOP MOBILE FZCO

Customer experience

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile

All ratings1,676 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative52.5%

Remote Controller for TV

All ratings676 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not recognizing TV
  • Frequent crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version without subscription
  • Improved remote control functionality

Remote Controller for TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Roku TV Remote Control Mobile

Subscriptions12
  • Navigate and explore your TV!$2.997 Days
  • Customize your viewing3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Manage, control, and enjoy$4.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Get personalized TV experience$5.997 Days
  • Elevate your TV control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Elevate your TV control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Elevate your TV control$7.997 Days
  • Elevate your TV control7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Simplify your TV navigation3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Simplify your TV navigation$19.991 Month
  • Simplify your TV navigation$24.991 Year
  • Customize your viewing$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Remote Controller for TV

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$44.99

Questions

Is Roku TV Remote Control Mobile free?
Roku TV Remote Control Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Controller for TV free?
Remote Controller for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roku TV Remote Control Mobile or Remote Controller for TV?
Roku TV Remote Control Mobile is rated higher. Roku TV Remote Control Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Remote Controller for TV averages 4.5 from 676 ratings.
Do Roku TV Remote Control Mobile or Remote Controller for TV have ads?
Neither Roku TV Remote Control Mobile nor Remote Controller for TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roku TV Remote Control Mobile or Remote Controller for TV?
Roku TV Remote Control Mobile ships an update monthly, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Roku TV Remote Control Mobile was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on September 25, 2026.

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