Comparison

Roku・TV Remote Control 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

This app turns your device into a comprehensive remote for Roku TVs and streaming devices. Easily navigate channels, control playback, launch apps, and manage inputs with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like private listening and a touchpad for seamless entertainment control.

Highlights
  • Full Roku remote functionality
  • Quick channel access
  • Launch streaming apps
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Wi-Fi control
  • Keyboard input
Features
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Roku・TV Remote Control transforms your device into a powerful remote for your Roku TV and streaming devices. Navigate channels, control playback, and manage apps with a sleek, intuitive interface designed for seamless entertainment. Key Features: - Full Roku remote functionality: power, volume, navigation, and shortcuts - Quick access to your favorite channels - Launch streaming apps and switch inputs effortlessly - Private listening via headphone support - Easy-to-use touchpad for smooth navigation - Wi-Fi connection for reliable, instant control - Keyboard input for fast typing and searches - Works with Roku TVs, players, and sticks Take control of your Roku experience from anywhere in the room with Roku・TV Remote Control. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13_D9LmLPsuNTvFTgnFgRwg6GVqx-vqdthAicWdN3Cm4/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bt-_HcwKzanYzB5EXilI6PAusiQIfkMtfnbg_p0d1xc/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 Control4 screens
Remote Controller for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

Roku・TV Remote Control and Remote Controller for TV both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote Controller for TV's. Remote Controller for TV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 against 4.5 for Remote Controller for TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 853 and 676 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roku・TV Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Controller for TV weekly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Roku・TV Remote Control versus Remote Controller for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoku・TV Remote ControlRemote Controller for TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (853 ratings) — better4.5 (676 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings853 — better676
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiridon CelaLOOP MOBILE FZCO

Customer experience

Roku・TV Remote Control

All ratings853 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Remote Controller for TV

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Roku・TV Remote Control

Subscriptions4
  • Roku TV Remote, Play Control$5.997 Days
  • Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote$19.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Roku TV Remote, Play Control$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 free?
Roku・TV Remote Control 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 or Remote Controller for TV?
Roku・TV Remote Control is rated higher. Roku・TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 853 ratings, while Remote Controller for TV averages 4.5 from 676 ratings.
Do Roku・TV Remote Control or Remote Controller for TV have ads?
Neither Roku・TV Remote Control nor Remote Controller for TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roku・TV Remote Control or Remote Controller for TV?
Roku・TV Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Roku・TV Remote Control was updated on October 12, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on October 12, 2026.

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