# Remote Control for Roku etc. vs TV Remote Control · Universal

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control · Universal at none against Remote Control for Roku etc.'s shown. TV Remote Control · Universal also leads on chart position (#35 vs #196). Remote Control for Roku etc.'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 1.6K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Roku etc. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control · Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control for Roku etc. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Remote Control for Roku etc.'s written reviews are positive against 19% of TV Remote Control · Universal's.

Remote Control for Roku etc. ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Roku etc. | TV Remote Control · Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-roku-etc/id6503810233/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#35** |
| Size | 104 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) | [TrustOneApps L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836507141) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Roku etc.

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### TV Remote Control · Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Utilities, #50 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a smart and reliable TV remote. Control channels, volume, and navigation effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Works with most smart TV brands without needing extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant TV control over Wi-Fi, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Wide compatibility with smart TV brands, No additional hardware required, Control multiple TVs, Always available when needed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is TV Remote Control · Universal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Roku etc. or TV Remote Control · Universal?

Remote Control for Roku etc. is rated higher. Remote Control for Roku etc. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while TV Remote Control · Universal averages 4.3 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Roku etc. or TV Remote Control · Universal have ads?

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

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Roku etc. or TV Remote Control · Universal?

Remote Control for Roku etc. ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote Control · Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for Roku etc. was updated on November 8, 2026 and TV Remote Control · Universal on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Remote Control for Roku etc. or TV Remote Control · Universal?

Remote Control for Roku etc. currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and TV Remote Control · Universal at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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