Comparison

TV Remote for Roku vs Android TV Remote Control ™

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote for Roku

Control any WiFi-enabled television using your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a unified interface to manage power, navigation, volume, and input selection without needing an infrared blaster. Enjoy reliable, responsive control from anywhere within your wireless range.

Highlights
  • WiFi TV control
  • Universal compatibility
  • No IR blaster needed
  • Power management
  • Navigation controls
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Input selection
Features
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Your iPhone is now the remote. Lost the remote? Batteries dead? It's wedged in the couch cushions again? Open TV Remote and take control — no extra hardware, just your iPhone and Wi-Fi. WORKS WITH YOUR TV - Samsung (Tizen) - LG (webOS) - Roku — including Roku TVs by TCL, Onn, Hisense, Sharp - Amazon Fire TV — sticks, cubes, and Fire TV Edition sets by Insignia, Toshiba - Apple TV - Android TV & Google TV — Sony Bravia, TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi, and more - Vizio SmartCast - Philips - Panasonic Viera Your TV must be a smart TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. IR-only TVs and cable or satellite boxes are not supported. EVERYTHING A REMOTE DOES — AND MORE - Full remote: d-pad, volume, mute, channels, inputs - Power on and off — even wake the TV from standby over the network - Touchpad mode for smooth navigation - Type with your iPhone keyboard — no more arrow-key hunting - Voice input for quick search - Launch Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite apps in one tap - Media controls: play, pause, rewind SET UP IN SECONDS 1. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi as your TV 2. Open the app — it finds your TV automatically 3. Tap to connect. Done. The app remembers your TV and reconnects instantly next time. FREE TO TRY Start free. Go PRO for unlimited control with a free 3-day trial. Subscriptions renew automatically; cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/everscale.is/privacypolicyoftvremote/1 Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/everscale.is/terms-conditions-of-tv-remote/1

About

Android TV Remote Control ™

Easily control your smart TV and mirror your phone's screen to a larger display. This app offers a simple interface for managing device functions and sharing media, providing a smooth and reliable connection.

Highlights
  • Easy TV control
  • Instant screen mirroring
  • Fast connection
  • Simple interface
  • Media sharing
  • Stable performance
Features
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It's easy to connect and control your smart devices from your phone. With a clean and simple interface, you can quickly manage device functions and mirror your screen for a better viewing experience. Whether you want to control your device from the couch or share content on a bigger screen, it provides a smooth and reliable solution. Key Features • Easy TV Control Control compatible devices directly from your phone with an intuitive and responsive interface. • Instant Screen Mirroring Mirror your phone screen to a larger display quickly and enjoy videos, photos, and presentations with ease. • Fast Connection Connect to devices over the same network in seconds with automatic detection. • Simple & Modern Interface Clean design makes navigation quick and easy for everyone. • Media Sharing Share photos, videos, and other media from your phone to a larger display effortlessly. • Stable Performance Smartora is designed to provide a smooth and reliable connection for everyday use. privacy-policy : https://natashalobo1997.blogspot.com/2026/03/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions : https://natashalobo1997.blogspot.com/2026/03/terms-conditions.html EULA : https://natashalobo1997.blogspot.com/2026/03/eula.html

Screenshots

TV Remote for Roku4 screens
Android TV Remote Control ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote for Roku at 5.0 against Android TV Remote Control ™'s 4.2. TV Remote for Roku also leads on ads (none vs shown). Android TV Remote Control ™'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TV Remote for Roku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Android TV Remote Control ™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote for Roku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote for Roku ships an update every 3 weeks, Android TV Remote Control ™ weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote for Roku versus Android TV Remote Control ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote for RokuAndroid TV Remote Control ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.2 (14 ratings)
Number of ratings514 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLibra Capital LLCNatasha Lobo

Customer experience

TV Remote for Roku

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Android TV Remote Control ™

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote for Roku

Subscriptions3
  • TV Remote: Universal Roku & Samsung3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Tv Remote Premium$39.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote LG – Universal Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control ™

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Free Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly paln$7.997 Days
  • Monthly premium$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time$39.99

Questions

Is TV Remote for Roku free?
TV Remote for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Android TV Remote Control ™ free?
Android TV Remote Control ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote for Roku or Android TV Remote Control ™?
TV Remote for Roku is rated higher. TV Remote for Roku averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Android TV Remote Control ™ averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.
Do TV Remote for Roku or Android TV Remote Control ™ have ads?
Android TV Remote Control ™ shows ads; TV Remote for Roku does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote for Roku or Android TV Remote Control ™?
TV Remote for Roku ships an update every 3 weeks, and Android TV Remote Control ™ weekly. Most recently, TV Remote for Roku was updated on October 24, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control ™ on October 24, 2026.

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