# Roku TV Remote Control・ vs IPTV Smart Player⁺

Roku TV Remote Control・ and IPTV Smart Player⁺ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Roku TV Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 33% of IPTV Smart Player⁺'s. Roku TV Remote Control・ also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 100). IPTV Smart Player⁺'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roku TV Remote Control・ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and IPTV Smart Player⁺ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Roku TV Remote Control・ against 4.5 for IPTV Smart Player⁺. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku TV Remote Control・ has 2.9K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Roku TV Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 33% of IPTV Smart Player⁺'s.

Roku TV Remote Control・ ships an update every 4 months, IPTV Smart Player⁺ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku TV Remote Control・ | IPTV Smart Player⁺ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-tv-remote-control/id6479988924/reviews)** | [4.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6743433436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 30 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roqo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892989405) | [Lori Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872689629) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku TV Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-tv-remote-control/id6479988924)

Control your Roku TV with your phone. Navigate channels, adjust volume, and cast media from your device. Offers voice search and multi-device support for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Complete remote control functions, TV casting for videos, music, and photos, Quick Wi-Fi connection, Intuitive user interface, Voice search and channel shortcuts, Multiple Roku TV support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch TV without restrictions | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Seamlessly control your TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Remote Control・ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Smart Remote Control・ | $9.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Smart Controle Remoto | $49.99 | per year |
| Seamlessly control your TV | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent product
- ⭐ Great remote control
- ⭐ Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Paid remote app

**Reported bugs**

- Remote control not working
- Trouble connecting to TV

**Requested features**

- Improve connectivity
- Offer free remote app


### IPTV Smart Player⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iptv-smart-player/id6743433436)

Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand content with this smart player. It supports various IPTV playlists, offers high-quality playback, and features an intuitive interface for easy channel management and viewing.

**Highlights:** M3U & XSPF playlist support, High-quality streaming, Fast and simple setup, Multi-screen support, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Parental controls, Chromecast & AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Player PRO (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Player PRO (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Player PRO (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku TV Remote Control・ free?

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

### Is IPTV Smart Player⁺ free?

IPTV Smart Player⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roku TV Remote Control・ or IPTV Smart Player⁺?

Roku TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Roku TV Remote Control・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while IPTV Smart Player⁺ averages 4.5 from 100 ratings.

### Do Roku TV Remote Control・ or IPTV Smart Player⁺ have ads?

Neither Roku TV Remote Control・ nor IPTV Smart Player⁺ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roku TV Remote Control・ or IPTV Smart Player⁺?

Roku TV Remote Control・ ships an update every 4 months, and IPTV Smart Player⁺ every 2 days. Most recently, Roku TV Remote Control・ was updated on October 25, 2026 and IPTV Smart Player⁺ on October 27, 2026.

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