Comparison

NVR UMViewer vs RoControl

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

Head to head
About

NVR UMViewer

Features
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NVR Mobile Viewer

About

RoControl

Features
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Take full control of your viewing experience with our advanced remote control solution for Smart TV devices. This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, intuitive controller for a seamless navigation. Please note: This app requires an active subscription to access its full functionality, including remote control features, touchpad, and keyboard input. New users can take advantage of a 7-day free trial period to explore all features. Key Features: Instant Connectivity: Automatically discover and pair with compatible devices on your network. Intuitive Touchpad: Navigate menus and apps with smooth, responsive gestures. Smart Keyboard: Type searches, passwords, and URLs effortlessly from your mobile device. Quick Channel Access: Launch your favorite streaming services with a single tap. Volume & Playback Control: Full control over power, volume, and media playback. Subscription & Free Trial: Access to all features requires a paid subscription. Enjoy a 7-day free trial to test all functionalities. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the end of the trial period unless canceled. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This application is not an official product of Roku, Inc. and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Roku, Inc. in any way. Roku, Roku TV, the Roku logo, and the Roku d-pad design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. in the United States and other countries. This app uses the official Roku External Control Protocol (ECP) but is an independent tool designed for user convenience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NVR UMViewer4 screens
RoControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NVR UMViewer at none against RoControl's 2. RoControl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RoControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NVR UMViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NVR UMViewer ships an update weekly, RoControl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
NVR UMViewer versus RoControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNVR UMViewerRoControl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongHyuk KimVsevolod Fedotov

In-app purchases

None

NVR UMViewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RoControl

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is NVR UMViewer free?
NVR UMViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoControl free?
RoControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NVR UMViewer or RoControl have ads?
Neither NVR UMViewer nor RoControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NVR UMViewer or RoControl?
NVR UMViewer ships an update weekly, and RoControl every 3 days. Most recently, NVR UMViewer was updated on October 30, 2026 and RoControl on November 5, 2026.

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