Comparison

Burner vs Roi TV

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

Head to head
About

Burner

This utility displays a single, crucial line of text directly on your Lock Screen, serving as an instant reminder. It's designed for quick capture and immediate visibility, eliminating the need to open an app for urgent notes.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen widget display
  • Quick note capture
  • Instant glance visibility
  • Tap to clear functionality
  • Supports multiple notes (Pro)
  • Automatic note advancement (Pro)
Features
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Burner is a one-line note that lives above your Lock Screen time. Quick capture, instant glance, tap to clear. A widget instead of an app. No icons to tap, no list to scroll, no app to open — just the next thing you need to remember, right where you already look. Perfect for: - The next thing you need to do - The thing you're trying not to forget - The meeting you keep meaning to schedule - The grocery item you'll forget by the time you reach the car How it works: 1. Add a one-line note in the app 2. Add the Burner widget above your Lock Screen time 3. Glance whenever you check your phone 4. Tap the widget when it's done Free - One note at a time Burner Pro — $0.99, one-time purchase - Queue up to 5 notes at a time - The widget always shows what's next - Completing one note auto-advances to the next What Burner is NOT: - Not a to-do list (use Reminders for that) - Not a notes app (use Notes for that) - Not a calendar (use Calendar for that) Burner is for the one thing that matters in the next hour. The thought you almost lost. The reminder you'll see 100 times today because it's right where your eyes already go. No accounts. No sync. No ads. No tracking. Just one note, where you'll see it.

About

Roi TV

Control multiple smart TV brands and streaming devices from your iPhone. Offers navigation, volume, media playback, and app launching features. Connects via Wi-Fi for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Control power, volume, and navigation
  • Touchpad for smooth control
  • Built-in keyboard for text input
  • Media playback controls
  • Quick launch supported apps
  • Automatic device detection
  • Save recent devices
Features
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Roi TV - Remote Control Control popular Smart TV devices from one app, including Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Xiaomi, Chromecast, NVIDIA Shield TV, and more. ◆ SIMPLE REMOTE CONTROL ◆ Features: ◆ Power, volume, channel, and navigation controls ◆ Touchpad for smooth control ◆ Built-in keyboard for faster text input ◆ Media playback controls ◆ Quick launch supported apps ◆ Automatic device detection on your local network ◆ Save recent devices for quick access ◆ Simple and easy-to-use interface Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your compatible TV or TV streaming device for the app to work. Requirements: ◆ Your iPhone and TV device must be on the same Wi-Fi network ◆ A compatible Smart TV or TV streaming device is required ◆ Some features may vary depending on device support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DISCLAIMER This is an independent third-party remote control application. This app is not an official application from any TV manufacturer, streaming platform, or device maker. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by any third-party company. Roi TV is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google or any related company. It is not an official product of Google and is developed independently to provide users with a convenient TV remote control experience.

Screenshots

Burner3 screens
Roi TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Burner at none against Roi TV's shown. Burner also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). Roi TV's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Burner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Roi TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Burner against 5.0 for Roi TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burner ships an update daily, Roi TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Burner versus Roi TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnerRoi TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehak KalraHai Vo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Burner

One-time1
  • Burner Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Roi TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Burner free?
Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roi TV free?
Roi TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Burner or Roi TV?
Burner and Roi TV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Burner or Roi TV have ads?
Roi TV shows ads; Burner does not.
Which is updated more often, Burner or Roi TV?
Burner ships an update daily, and Roi TV monthly. Most recently, Burner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Roi TV on October 31, 2026.

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