Comparison

Remote for Roku vs GIStance

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Roku

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with an intuitive remote app. Enjoy seamless navigation, simple playback controls, and manage multiple devices from your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Effortless device connection
  • Responsive touchpad navigation
  • Intuitive playback controls
  • Manage multiple TVs
  • Clean iOS interface
Features
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Control your devices with a simple remote right from your iPhone or iPad. Connect effortlessly to your smart TV or streaming device for an all-in-one, easy-to-use experience. Easy Navigation Swipe, scroll, and select using a responsive touchpad with zero delay. Simple Playback Play, pause, fast-forward, rewind, and adjust volume with intuitive controls. Works with Multiple Devices Manage several TVs or streaming devices effortlessly. Optimized for iOS A clean and minimal interface helps you access every control quickly. Take control of your entertainment with a smart, user-friendly remote designed for your everyday viewing. Note: Any references to third-party trademarks are used only to describe compatibility and functionality. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner. Privacy Policy https://john-vicari.web.app/roku-remote-privacy.html Subscription Policy https://john-vicari.web.app/roku-remote-subscription-policy.html Terms of Use https://john-vicari.web.app/roku-remote-terms_of_use.html

About

GIStance

Features
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GIStance turns an iPhone plus a connected GNSS receiver into a survey-grade field capture system for infrastructure, utility and construction crews. Centimeter-level positioning, georeferenced photo documentation, and 3D LiDAR scanning — captured on site, structured for the office. Built for FTTX rollout, utility networks and construction documentation, GIStance replaces the paper-notes-plus-consumer-camera workflow with a single tool that records where every asset is, what it looked like, and when it was captured. Precise positioning • Connect an external GNSS/RTK receiver for centimeter-level accuracy • Live fix status and accuracy readout before you record a point • Positions attached to every photo, measurement and scan Georeferenced photo documentation • Capture site photos with coordinates, timestamp and accuracy embedded • Tie documentation to project sections and construction phases • Consistent, auditable evidence for as-built records and billing 3D LiDAR scanning • Capture point clouds and meshes of trenches, structures and installations • Scans stored as measurement artifacts alongside points and photos Built for the field • Works with mapped basemaps for on-site orientation • Fast capture flow designed for gloved hands and daylight screens • Data queued and synced when connectivity allows Part of a documentation ecosystem Field captures sync to the FotoGIS asset hub and become available in the GISdoc office platform for project tracking, phase completion, plan-vs-actual comparison and report generation. What the crew captures on site is what the office works with — no manual re-entry. Who it's for • Field surveyors and rollout crews • Utility and network operators • Construction documentation and as-built teams Requirements GIStance requires a compatible external GNSS receiver for survey-grade accuracy and an active GISdoc/FotoGIS account. It is a professional B2B field tool, not a standalone consumer app.

Screenshots

Remote for Roku4 screens
GIStance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GIStance at none against Remote for Roku's 5. Remote for Roku's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Remote for Roku sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GIStance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Roku ships an update every 9 days, GIStance weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote for Roku versus GIStance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for RokuGIStance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn,V VicariNGN IT-Solutions GmbH

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote for Roku

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Promo Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Promo$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$199.99
None

GIStance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for Roku free?
Remote for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GIStance free?
GIStance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote for Roku or GIStance have ads?
Neither Remote for Roku nor GIStance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Roku or GIStance?
Remote for Roku ships an update every 9 days, and GIStance weekly. Most recently, Remote for Roku was updated on October 24, 2026 and GIStance on October 31, 2026.

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