# TV Remote ‣ vs Tools for Roku

The clearest difference is ads: Tools for Roku at none against TV Remote ‣'s shown. Tools for Roku also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). TV Remote ‣'s advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 5) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote ‣ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tools for Roku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote ‣ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote ‣ has 8.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, Tools for Roku every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote ‣ | Tools for Roku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-roku/id6446372371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [GLASS ONION, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677593735) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote ‣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213)

Control your Samsung, Roku, or Fire TV with your iPhone or iPad. Offers broad compatibility with various TV models and streaming players. Features dark/light mode and 24/7 support.

**Highlights:** Samsung TV control, Roku streaming player control, Fire TV control, Wide model compatibility, Dark and light mode, 24/7 support chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects instantly
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses connection frequently
- 🔋 Volume buttons don't work
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🐛 Requires frequent reconnection
- 🐛 Unstable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to some devices
- Disconnects randomly during use
- Unresponsive buttons

**Requested features**

- Add volume control buttons
- Improve connection stability
- Support for more device types
- Ability to power on/off TV


### Tools for Roku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-roku/id6446372371)

Stream your iOS device's screen to Roku devices with no delay or ads. Discover and configure Roku devices, mirror to multiple screens, and customize the viewing experience. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features for a seamless broadcast.

**Highlights:** Discover and configure Roku devices, Glass-to-glass mirroring with no delay, Mirror to multiple devices simultaneously (Pro), Customizable themes (Pro), Starting Soon screen (Pro), Precise broadcast control (Pro)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote ‣ free?

TV Remote ‣ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tools for Roku free?

Tools for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote ‣ or Tools for Roku?

TV Remote ‣ is rated higher. TV Remote ‣ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Tools for Roku averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do TV Remote ‣ or Tools for Roku have ads?

TV Remote ‣ shows ads; Tools for Roku does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote ‣ or Tools for Roku?

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, and Tools for Roku every 8 days. Most recently, TV Remote ‣ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tools for Roku on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*