Comparison

TV Remote vs Roko TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Control your smart TV and streaming devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. This universal remote app offers a clean interface, fast device discovery, and customizable layouts for a seamless viewing experience. It's a convenient backup or replacement for your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs and streaming devices
  • Fast Wi-Fi device discovery
  • Clean touch remote interface
  • Customizable buttons and layouts
  • Ad-free experience
  • Convenient phone-based control
Features
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Control your smart TV from your iPhone or iPad. TV Remote: Custom Control is a universal remote app for supported smart TVs and streaming devices. Lost your remote? Need a backup? Want a cleaner remote layout? Open the app, connect to a supported device on your Wi-Fi network, and start controlling your TV in seconds. Features: • Control supported smart TVs from iPhone or iPad • Works with most TVs and streaming devices • Fast device discovery on your local network • Clean touch remote for everyday control • Customize buttons and layouts • Create a remote that fits how you actually watch TV • Ad-free experience Whether your remote is lost, across the room, or just frustrating to use, TV Remote: Custom Control gives you a faster, cleaner way to control your TV. Why use TV Remote: Custom Control? Because sometimes you just need a remote that works — and sometimes you want one that works your way. Whether your remote is lost, out of batteries, across the room, or just annoying to use, this app gives you a convenient remote on your phone. Premium features may include advanced customization, additional layouts, shortcuts, and other enhanced controls. This app requires your iPhone or iPad and your TV or streaming device to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Privacy Policy: https://monkeypants-tvremote.web.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://monkeypants-tvremote.web.app/terms-of-service.html

About

Roko TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV with features like quick Wi-Fi connection, a responsive D-pad, touchpad, numpad, and easy keyboard input for seamless navigation and text entry.

Highlights
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
  • D-pad, touchpad, and numpad controls
  • Easy keyboard text input
  • Works with popular Smart TVs
  • Automatic device detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful, all-in-one TV remote. Whether your original remote is lost, broken, or just out of reach, this app gives you full control of your smart TV in seconds—no setup stress, no clutter. [Features] - Quick and seamless connection: Connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi in just a few taps. The app automatically detects compatible devices on your network so you can start controlling instantly. - D-pad, touchpad, and numpad in one app: Switch channels, adjust volume, power your TV on/off. Easily navigate your TV menus with a clean, responsive interface designed for everyday use. - Keyboard input made easy: Typing on TV is painful - we fix that. Enter text directly from your phone to search shows, log in to apps, or browse the web on your TV. - Works with popular Smart TVs: Our app is compatible with a wide range of Smart TV brands, making it your go-to remote for multiple devices at home. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-terms/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Roko TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against Roko TV Remote's 4. TV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Roko TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 14 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus Roko TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRoko TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (27 ratings) — better4.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better14
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonkeypants LLCKyzeno Labs LLC

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Roko TV Remote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Roko TV Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Trial Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Trial Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roko TV Remote free?
Roko TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Roko TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Roko TV Remote averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Roko TV Remote have ads?
Roko TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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