# Forge TV Remote vs Remote Control for Ro

The clearest difference is rating: Forge TV Remote at 4.7 against Remote Control for Ro's 3.9. Forge TV Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Remote Control for Ro's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Ro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Forge TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forge TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Ro has 152 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Forge TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 37% of Remote Control for Ro's.

Forge TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, Remote Control for Ro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forge TV Remote | Remote Control for Ro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-tv-remote/id972299737/reviews)** | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-ro-tv/id1659347118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Razer](https://appshunter.io/developer/860552677) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## What reviewers say

### Forge TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-tv-remote/id972299737)

Control your Razer Forge TV gaming micro-console with your smartphone or tablet. Navigate menus and search content using intuitive touch gestures and an on-screen D-pad, keeping you focused on the action.

**Highlights:** Touch navigation, Intuitive gestures, On-screen D-pad, Easy setup, Auto-detection, Quick pairing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Control for Ro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-ro-tv/id1659347118)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Navigate menus with a large touchpad and launch your favorite channels directly from the app. Connect seamlessly over Wi-Fi for an intuitive and clutter-free control experience.

**Highlights:** iPhone TV remote control, Wi-Fi network connection, Automatic Smart TV detection, Large touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Works immediately upon download
- 💡 Large keyboard appreciated
- 👍 Sleek and modern design
- 👍 Controls TV with swipes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot find TV
- 🐛 No support available
- 🐛 App is fake
- 🐛 Not working at all
- 🐛 Rubbish app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find the TV
- No support to assist users
- App does not detect TV
- Screen goes black, cannot reset
- App does not detect devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forge TV Remote free?

Forge TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control for Ro free?

Remote Control for Ro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forge TV Remote or Remote Control for Ro?

Forge TV Remote is rated higher. Forge TV Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Remote Control for Ro averages 3.9 from 152 ratings.

### Do Forge TV Remote or Remote Control for Ro have ads?

Neither Forge TV Remote nor Remote Control for Ro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forge TV Remote or Remote Control for Ro?

Forge TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control for Ro every 7 months. Most recently, Forge TV Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remote Control for Ro on November 3, 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.*
