TV Remote vs Free Remote for Roku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Instantly control major brands like Samsung, LG, and Fire TV over Wi-Fi with no setup required. Navigate, search, and manage media with ease.
- Instant TV detection
- Works with major brands
- No setup required
- Smooth control with touch gestures
- Fast keyboard input
- Full media control
- App launcher
- Power control (Wake-on-LAN)
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STOP WASTING TIME searching for a lost TV remote or dealing with dead batteries. Turn your iPhone into a POWERFUL SMART TV REMOTE — instantly. NO SETUP. NO PAIRING. NO DELAYS. Open the app. Connect to Wi-Fi. Take control in seconds. TAKE FULL CONTROL — FAST Control your Smart TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, TCL TV, Hisense TV, Sony TV, and Vizio TV with speed, precision, and zero effort. Use it as a Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, Fire TV remote, TCL TV remote, Hisense TV remote, Sony TV remote, and Vizio TV remote — all in one universal remote control for TV. Search faster. Navigate smoother. Control everything directly from your phone with the best remote control for TV experience. WHAT YOU GET: • INSTANT TV DETECTION Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices on your Wi-Fi network • WORKS WITH MAJOR BRANDS Samsung, LG, Fire TV, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Vizio • NO SETUP REQUIRED Start using your universal TV remote control immediately • SMOOTH CONTROL Touch gestures or classic D-Pad buttons • FAST KEYBOARD INPUT Type searches and passwords in seconds • FULL MEDIA CONTROL Play, pause, rewind, fast forward, volume, mute • APP LAUNCHER Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES. Upgrade to a faster, smarter universal TV remote app. DOWNLOAD NOW and take control instantly. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, or Vizio. All trademarks are used only to indicate compatibility.
Free Remote for Roku
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs. Effortlessly navigate, type text, and launch favorite channels wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Compatible with various smart TV devices.
- Automatic Smart TV discovery
- Wi-Fi enabled control
- Fast keyboard input
- Channel shortcuts
- Trackpad navigation
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Remote TV — Control your TV with ease! Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for all your Stmart TV devices. With a fast and stable Wi-Fi connection, you can control your TV effortlessly, type text quickly, and launch your favorite channels with a single tap. Key Features: • Automatic Discovery: Instantly find Smart TV devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Smooth Navigation: Use the modern trackpad to easily navigate your TV interface. • Fast Keyboard: Type passwords, email addresses, or perform instant searches without using the tedious TV keyboard. • Channel Shortcuts: Launch your favorite streaming services (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, etc.) directly from your app. • 100% Wireless: Works entirely via Wi-Fi (no infrared transmitter required). How to Use: 1. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Smart TV. 2. Open the app and let it automatically detect your television. 3. You're ready! Control your TV with ease. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Roku, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Free Remote for Roku at 5.0 against TV Remote's 4.5. Free Remote for Roku also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (91 vs 22). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Free Remote for Roku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 91 respectively.
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Free Remote for Roku every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Remote | Free Remote for Roku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (91 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 91 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | abdessamad moukarrame | Mirai Skills & Knowledge |
In-app purchases
TV Remote
No in-app purchases
Free Remote for Roku
No in-app purchases
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