Comparison

Remote Control for Samsung vs Rokmate

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for Samsung

Control your smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers seamless navigation, channel changing, volume control, and even quick launching of favorite apps. It supports most smart TVs from 2015 onwards.

Highlights
  • Control TV with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
  • Turn TV on/off
  • Change channels and volume
  • Mute sound
  • Switch input sources
  • Access Smart TV features
  • Program favorite buttons
  • Siri Shortcuts
Features
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Tired of searching for the remote control that's always hiding somewhere in the house? We’ve got the solution! Remote TV Controller allows you to control your TV using your iPhone, iPad, or even your brand new Apple Watch. This app is thoughtfully designed with ergonomic features, making it the first app that lets you control your TV seamlessly through your Apple Watch. Supported Devices: Our app works with most Smart TVs from 2015 onward, including the latest N Series (2024). Key Features: - Compatibility with the majority of Smart TVs - Turn your TV on and off - Change channels - Adjust the volume (including using the iPhone side buttons and the Apple Watch crown) - Mute the sound - Switch input sources (HDMI, PC, AV, etc.) - Access Smart TV features - Program up to 4 favorite buttons - Enter channel numbers with a numeric keypad - Quick launch for apps like Netflix - Siri Shortcuts to control your TV with voice commands We’ve included all the most essential features for everyday use, and more will be added in future updates. If you enjoy the app, please leave us a review—your feedback is always appreciated. Disclaimer: This app is not an official Samsung application. We are not affiliated with Samsung Electronics in any way. Privacy Policy: https://quanticapps.com/remote-tv/privacy Terms of Use: https://quanticapps.com/remote-tv/terms

About

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.

Highlights
  • Roku remote control
  • TV casting for photos and videos
  • Screen mirroring from iPhone
  • Stream movies from apps
  • Display presentations
  • High-quality streaming
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Remote Control for Samsung4 screens
Rokmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rokmate at 56% against Remote Control for Samsung's 15%. Rokmate also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Control for Samsung's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 458). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Remote Control for Samsung sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rokmate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Samsung has 27K ratings behind it against 458, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Remote Control for Samsung's written reviews are positive against 56% of Rokmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, Rokmate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Control for Samsung versus Rokmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for SamsungRokmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (27K ratings)4.3 (458 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better458
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuanticapps LtdPhoenix Mobile Technology LLC

Customer experience

Remote Control for Samsung

All ratings26,937 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews1,139 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative78.4%

Rokmate

All ratings458 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative38.1%

User reviews

Remote Control for Samsung

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 💡 Useful remote control features
  • 👍 Convenient for lost remotes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Paywall for basic functionality
  • 📺 Compatibility issues with certain TVs
  • 🔍 Difficult to set up/connect
  • 📢 Excessive ads in free version

Rokmate

From 458 App Store ratings

What 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

Remote Control for Samsung

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Inability to turn on TV without physical remote
  • Inconsistent performance after premium purchase

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Keyboard functionality without premium
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options

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

6 purchases

Remote Control for Samsung

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Remote Control Yearly Discount1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Remote Control - Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Pack for Smart TV$8.99
  • Customise Pack$8.99
  • Full Premium Pack$49.99
4 purchases

Rokmate

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Samsung free?
Remote Control for Samsung is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rokmate free?
Rokmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Samsung or Rokmate?
Rokmate is rated higher. Remote Control for Samsung averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Rokmate averages 4.3 from 458 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Samsung or Rokmate have ads?
Remote Control for Samsung shows ads; Rokmate does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Samsung or Rokmate?
Remote Control for Samsung ships an update every 2 months, and Rokmate every 11 days. Most recently, Remote Control for Samsung was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rokmate on September 19, 2026.

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