# Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Authenticator at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku's subscription. Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 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 — 4.6 for Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku against 4.5 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku ships an update weekly, Authenticator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-for-roku/id6742987446/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-keeper/id6743125741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 44 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teresa Obrien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800654040) | [Crossing Pub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810187275) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-for-roku/id6742987446)

Control your Roku TV with your iOS device. Stream content, mirror your screen, and navigate menus wirelessly. Offers automatic TV detection and a large touchpad for easy control.

**Highlights:** Wireless Roku TV control, Screen mirroring, Content casting (videos, photos, music), Automatic TV detection, Large touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password-keeper/id6743125741)

This app provides free two-factor and multi-factor authentication for your online accounts. It also offers a password manager with autofill, encrypted backups, and a built-in VPN for enhanced digital security.

**Highlights:** Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Password Manager with Autofill, Encrypted Backups, Cross-Device Sync, Offline Access, Built-In VPN Protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku free?

Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku or Authenticator?

Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku is rated higher. Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku nor Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku or Authenticator?

Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku ships an update weekly, and Authenticator every 4 days. Most recently, Universal Remote TV ◦ for Roku was updated on October 22, 2026 and Authenticator on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*