Comparison

Remote for Roku・ vs WheelItBe

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Roku・

Control your Roku TV with your smartphone. Navigate menus, launch apps, change channels, adjust volume, and use the keyboard for searches. Works seamlessly over Wi-Fi with all Roku devices and compatible TV brands.

Highlights
  • Access Roku TV menus
  • Launch streaming apps
  • Change channels and navigate
  • Adjust volume
  • Use keyboard for search
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Your Roku remote control has run out of battery? Or perhaps your remote is damaged or lost again? Say goodbye to your worries! With the « Remote for Roku » app, you can manage your Roku TV effortlessly. Key features of the « Remote for Roku » app: ● Access the menus of your Roku TV ● Access apps: Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple Music, Spotify etc. ● Easily change channels and navigate quickly. ● Adjust the volume of your Roku Smart TV. ● Use the keyboard for search etc. Additional details: • Developed with a strong focus on quality and user-friendliness. • Requires no complex setup process. • Works seamlessly with your home Wi-Fi network. Compatible with all Roku TVs: TCL, CHiQ, JVC, Sharp and many more and all Roku devices, including Express, Express 4K+, Streaming Stick 4K, and Ultra. Disclaimer: This app is not an official Roku application or any other trademark. We are not affiliated with Roku inc. in any way. However, it has been meticulously crafted to provide you with an exceptional remote control experience for your Roku TV. Our aim is to simplify how you interact with your Roku device using your iPhone. Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WheelItBe

This app helps you make decisions by spinning a virtual wheel. It's perfect for settling disputes, choosing activities, or picking winners in giveaways. Enjoy a fun and fast way to let chance decide.

Highlights
  • Random wheel spinner
  • Decision making tool
  • Customizable themes
  • Group decision support
  • Giveaway picker
Features
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WheelItBe is your pocket sidekick for all those tiny decisions you'd rather not make. Can't pick? Don't want to? Give it a spin and let the wheel decide. Fast, fun, and done. Perfect for: • Settling where to eat (finally) • Game-night tiebreakers and friendly dares • Classroom name-pickers and group picks • Giveaways nobody can argue with Spin on the free Pop theme, or get the gang: Biscuit, Dani, Chico, and Ziggy, each with their own little personality. Free to download. Spin whenever you like.

Screenshots

Remote for Roku・4 screens
WheelItBe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote for Roku・ at none against WheelItBe's 4. Remote for Roku・ also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). WheelItBe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price and device support 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. WheelItBe sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Remote for Roku・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WheelItBe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Roku・ has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Roku・ ships an update every 9 months, WheelItBe monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote for Roku・ versus WheelItBe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Roku・WheelItBe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPylabDana Tsutieva

Customer experience

Remote for Roku・

All ratings2,047 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative43.9%

WheelItBe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote for Roku・

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

WheelItBe

One-time4
  • Biscuit Theme$1.99
  • Dani Theme$1.99
  • Chico Theme$1.99
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  • Ziggy Theme$1.99

Questions

Is Remote for Roku・ free?
Remote for Roku・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WheelItBe free?
WheelItBe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Roku・ or WheelItBe?
WheelItBe is rated higher. Remote for Roku・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while WheelItBe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote for Roku・ or WheelItBe have ads?
Remote for Roku・ shows ads; WheelItBe does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Roku・ or WheelItBe?
Remote for Roku・ ships an update every 9 months, and WheelItBe monthly. Most recently, Remote for Roku・ was updated on November 4, 2026 and WheelItBe on October 31, 2026.

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