Comparison

Roku Remote Control vs TraceBot

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

Head to head
About

Roku Remote Control

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
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate Smart Remote Control for Roku Streaming Players and Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, ONN, Insignia, Sharp, RCA, Philips, Hitachi, Element, and more). Lost your remote or tired of dead batteries? Our app connects automatically over Wi-Fi within seconds to give you full, seamless control of your TV. KEY FEATURES: • Complete Remote Control: Power ON/OFF, volume adjustment, mute, home, back, and navigation D-Pad. • Ultra-Smooth Touchpad: Swipe to glide through menus and content with natural gestures. • Fast Text Typing: Use your iPhone keyboard to search shows, movies, and enter passwords without the tedious on-screen keyboard. • Direct Channel Launcher: Access Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, and all installed channels with a single tap. • Quick Media Control: Play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and instant replay. • Multi-Device Support: Seamlessly switch between multiple Roku TVs and streaming sticks across your home. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL ROKU MODELS: - TVs: TCL Roku TV, Hisense, ONN, Insignia, Sharp, Philips, JVC, RCA, Westinghouse, Hitachi, Magnavox, Sanyo, Element. - Streaming Devices: Roku Streaming Stick (3500, 3600, 3800, 3810, 4K, 4K+), Roku Express, Roku Express 4K+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Ultra, Roku Ultra LT, Roku Streambar, and Roku Soundbar. HOW TO CONNECT: 1. Ensure your iPhone and Roku device are connected to the exact same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app — it will automatically discover your Roku TV. 3. Tap your TV to connect and start controlling immediately! Disclaimer: This application is not an official product of Roku, Inc. and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Roku, Inc. or any TV manufacturers mentioned. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Remote-Control-Privacy-Policy-11-19 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TraceBot

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TraceBot is a smart sales and return validation app for businesses. Easily scan product serial numbers at the time of sale, ensuring every product is recorded with branch details. When a return happens, instantly verify if the product was sold by your company and identify the branch of origin. Prevent fake returns Simplify sales & return management Ensure branch-wise transparency Build customer trust with authenticity checks With TraceBot, managing product sales and returns has never been easier.

Screenshots

Roku Remote Control4 screens
TraceBot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TraceBot at none against Roku Remote Control's 6. TraceBot also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Roku Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price 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 Remote Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TraceBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roku Remote Control ships an update weekly, TraceBot every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Roku Remote Control versus TraceBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoku Remote ControlTraceBot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (252 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings252 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalah eddine EddamouhUsman Chelambra

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Roku Remote Control

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Sub Offer$2.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription Offer$19.991 Year
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  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Access Offer$39.99
None

TraceBot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roku Remote Control free?
Roku Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TraceBot free?
TraceBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roku Remote Control or TraceBot have ads?
Neither Roku Remote Control nor TraceBot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roku Remote Control or TraceBot?
Roku Remote Control ships an update weekly, and TraceBot every 5 months. Most recently, Roku Remote Control was updated on October 23, 2026 and TraceBot on October 6, 2026.

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