MAGic Remote TV remote control vs Rokmate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAGic Remote TV remote control
Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your MAG series set-top box. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, and power your device on or off with a simple tap. No more searching for lost remotes.
- Control MAG series set-top boxes
- Switch channels
- Turn device ON/OFF
- Adjust volume
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Single tap control
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Fully control your set top box MAG series with MAGic TV remote control! You don't need to look for your remote control to switch channels, turn ON/OFF your STB, control volume, etc... Control your set-top box of MAG series by single tap on your iPhone. To begin, connect your STB and iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network. Ensure that the remote control option of your set-top box is turned on. (Setting->System settings->Remote control). Compatible with: MAG245 MAG245D MAG250 MAG254 MAG255 MAG260 MAG270 MAG275 MAG324 MAG420 MAG520 MAG540 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Rokmate
Control your Roku devices with a comprehensive remote and casting solution. Stream photos, videos, and even mirror your screen directly to your TV. Enjoy a seamless experience with high-quality, low-latency streaming.
- Roku remote control
- TV casting for photos and videos
- Screen mirroring from iPhone
- Stream movies from apps
- Display presentations
- High-quality streaming
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Roku Remote Control, TV Cast and Screen Mirroring for Roku TV & devices. Those above describe briefly of what we offer. This is an all-in-one solution to control your Roku, including: — Remote Control for Roku TVs (Hisense, TCL, Insignia) and Roku devices (Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Express, Roku Premiere ...). — TV Cast App. You can cast slideshow, photo, video or even web videos to your Roku devices. — Screen mirroring. You can even screen mirror your iPhone screen to your Roku devices with high quality and low latency. What makes us special: - All in one solution - Simple and easy to use. No other TV app needed. - High quality streaming - No lagging, no disruptions while streaming Features: - Cast screen - Cast photos / videos - Display business presentation document - Stream your favorite movies (Hulu, Youtube, Netflix, ...) from your iPhone to your large TV screen. - The app works best for iPhone 7 & above, iPad 3 & above, iOS 12 +. * The Roku Remote feature is free to use. However, for better experience, you can upgrade to our Premium version to enjoy our cast and screen mirroring features. You can choose from following options: - A Yearly Subscription with 3-day Free Trial - A Monthly Subscription - A Lifetime plan for which you pay once and forever enjoy our features. * [Disclaimer] This app is not affiliated with any trademark mentioned here By using our app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at: https://phoenixmobile.io/privacy-policy.html https://phoenixmobile.io/tos.html Download now and Enjoy controlling your Roku.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rokmate at 4.3 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. Rokmate also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). 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. MAGic Remote TV remote control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rokmate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rokmate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rokmate has 458 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 56% of Rokmate's.
MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, Rokmate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAGic Remote TV remote control | Rokmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (28 ratings) | 4.3 (458 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 458 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infomir | Phoenix Mobile Technology LLC |
Customer experience
MAGic Remote TV remote control
Rokmate
User reviews
MAGic Remote TV remote control
From 28 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Quick setup and connection
- 💡 Useful remote control features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔥 App crashes after updates
- 👎 Missing key features like power button
- ⌚ Slow response times
Rokmate
From 458 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for when remote is lost
- 💡 Variety of features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Great app for Roku TV
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Functionality problems
- 💰 Subscription concerns
- 🐛 Mirroring/casting issues
Bugs and requests
MAGic Remote TV remote control
Reported bugs
4 issues- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
- Unable to enter password or connect device
- Keyboard and text input not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add power on/off button
- Improve search and keyboard functionality
- Provide more remote layout options
- Restore previous free version features
Rokmate
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to locate network devices
- App not working/connecting to Roku TV
- Volume control not functioning
- Microphone button not working
Requested features
4 requests- Improve volume control functionality
- Add keyboard support for remote
- Enhance mirroring/casting capabilities
- Improve device compatibility
In-app purchases
MAGic Remote TV remote control
- Remote Control Buttons$1.99
Rokmate
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
Questions
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