# Roku Remote Control vs TV Remote Controlㅤ

Roku Remote Control and TV Remote Controlㅤ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TV Remote Controlㅤ's written reviews are positive against 50% of Roku Remote Control's. TV Remote Controlㅤ also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Roku Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 40). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roku Remote Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Controlㅤ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.5 for Roku Remote Control against 4.6 for TV Remote Controlㅤ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Remote Control has 253 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Roku Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote Controlㅤ's.

Roku Remote Control ships an update weekly, TV Remote Controlㅤ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Remote Control | TV Remote Controlㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-control-smart-tv/id6737845392/reviews) | **[4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control/id6743127852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salah eddine Eddamouh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798551586) | [Oleksandr Sydorenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849118198) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-control-smart-tv/id6737845392)

Turn your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 20 commands, access streaming services, and manage multiple devices with an intuitive interface. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote functionality, Over 20 remote commands, Roku TV and streaming player support, Access to top streaming services, Intuitive swipe or touch controls, Multi-device compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sub Offer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Life Time Access Offer | $39.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Controlㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control/id6743127852)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote. Control volume, channels, and power with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy broad compatibility with most smart TVs for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Complete TV control, Volume and channel adjustment, Menu navigation, Power on/off, Broad smart TV compatibility, Instant connection, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Remote Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote Controlㅤ free?

TV Remote Controlㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roku Remote Control or TV Remote Controlㅤ?

TV Remote Controlㅤ is rated higher. Roku Remote Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while TV Remote Controlㅤ averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Roku Remote Control or TV Remote Controlㅤ have ads?

Neither Roku Remote Control nor TV Remote Controlㅤ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Remote Control or TV Remote Controlㅤ?

Roku Remote Control ships an update weekly, and TV Remote Controlㅤ every 2 days. Most recently, Roku Remote Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and TV Remote Controlㅤ on October 25, 2026.

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