Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES.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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic Smart TV discovery
  • Wi-Fi enabled control
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Channel shortcuts
  • Trackpad navigation
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Free Remote for Roku4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Free Remote for Roku every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus Free Remote for Roku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteFree Remote for Roku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings)5.0 (91 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2291 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerabdessamad moukarrameMirai Skills & Knowledge

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Free Remote for Roku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Free Remote for Roku free?
Free Remote for Roku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Free Remote for Roku?
Free Remote for Roku is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Free Remote for Roku averages 5.0 from 91 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Free Remote for Roku have ads?
Both TV Remote and Free Remote for Roku show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Free Remote for Roku?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Free Remote for Roku every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Free Remote for Roku on October 31, 2026.

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