Comparison

MapUs vs Remote for Roku

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

Head to head
About

MapUs

Easily share your live location with trusted contacts using secure, time-limited links. This app simplifies meeting up, checking on loved ones, and coordinating group travel without constant texting. Enjoy peace of mind with full control over your location visibility.

Highlights
  • Instantly locate phones via verified number
  • Share real-time, time-limited location links
  • Create trusted family/friend networks
  • Smart tracking tools for peace of mind
  • Full control over location visibility
  • Ad-free interface with priority support
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Tired of long message threads just to meet up with friends or check in with someone you care about? This smart tracker app gives you a faster, cleaner way to share locations, track phones, and stay connected — using only a verified number. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to simplify coordination. Whether you're meeting someone downtown, checking if a friend made it home safely, or keeping track of group travel, this app makes it all easier. No need for constant texting — just open the app, share your live location with a secure link, and you’re done. Privacy stays in your hands. You choose who sees your location, when, and for how long. Once the session ends, your data is no longer visible — simple and safe. It’s also great for families. Parents can use the built-in tools to check in on kids without constant phone calls. Friends can use it to find each other at festivals, road trips, or nights out. Key features: -Instantly locate any phone using a verified number. -Share your location in real-time via private, time-limited links. -Create trusted networks with friends or family. -Use smart tracking tools for peace of mind. -Get full control over your location visibility. Get full access, Week Package: —Unlimited location tracking without delays. —Faster updates for more accurate positioning. —Manage multiple connections and large groups. —Advanced privacy and parental control settings. —Clean, ad-free interface with priority support. Plan come with a 3-day trial period. Your iTunes account will be billed once the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal options in your Account Settings. Privacy and Support: Explore our privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mapus-phone-tracker-location/privacy-policy Click to review our Terms of Use and understand how we protect your data: https://sites.google.com/view/mapus-phone-tracker-location/terms-conditions Get in touch with our support service: a.lage@lagelab02.digital Less waiting, more knowing — download the app now.

About

Remote for Roku

Transform your phone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Navigate menus, change channels, control apps, and manage playback without a physical device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi for convenient control.

Highlights
  • Change channels and navigate menus
  • Launch and control apps
  • Adjust volume and playback
  • Connect over Wi-Fi
  • Alternative to physical remote
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a remote for TV! With our app, you can: - Change channels and navigate menus without a physical remote. - Launch and control apps - Adjust volume, pause, and rewind content. - Easily connect to your TV over Wi-Fi on the same network. - A great solution if you lost your remote, ran out of batteries, or just want convenient control from your phone. Subscription Details: - Annual Plan: $9.99/year with full access. Payment will be charged to iTunes 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. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Disclaimer: This app is an independent, third-party tool created to improve your experience when controlling Roku devices. It is not an official product of Roku, Inc., and is neither affiliated with, endorsed, nor sponsored by Roku, Inc. All trademarks, service marks, and brand names referenced in this app belong to their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BDiFoHcCwRihmXB4Srv9dEs0ZcOevtebCBQzwksI5WY/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmcJE-3Jqu8kre5GL-baxYXTl-_ejIBTX6N6kfUjPrc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

MapUs4 screens
Remote for Roku3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MapUs at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Roku's subscription. Remote for Roku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (362 vs 110). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. MapUs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Remote for Roku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MapUs against 4.7 for Remote for Roku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 362 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MapUs versus Remote for Roku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapUsRemote for Roku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (110 ratings)4.7 (362 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110362 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnne LageIhor Bilous

Customer experience

MapUs

All ratings44 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote for Roku

All ratings303 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MapUs

Subscriptions2
  • mapusAnnWeekly$7.997 Days
  • MapUs - Phone Tracker Location3 Days trial$8.997 Days
7 purchases

Remote for Roku

Subscriptions7
  • TV remote control in one app$4.997 Days
  • TV remote control in one app$9.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • TV remote control in one app$14.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app$19.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TV remote control in one app3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MapUs free?
MapUs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Roku free?
Remote for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapUs or Remote for Roku?
Remote for Roku is rated higher. MapUs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Remote for Roku averages 4.7 from 362 ratings.
Do MapUs or Remote for Roku have ads?
MapUs shows ads; Remote for Roku does not.

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