Best Roku Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Roku Remote (Official) is the household name in roku, but it's far from the only option. We track 246+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Roku Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Roku Remote (Official)Roku Remote (Official)Free4.7★ (6.4M)YesNoNov 2026
2Rokie - Remote for Roku PlayerRokie - Remote for Roku PlayerFree4.5★ (715K)YesYesNov 2026
3TV Remote - Universal ControlTV Remote - Universal ControlFree4.4★ (635K)YesYesNov 2026
4Roku Smart HomeRoku Smart HomeFree4.7★ (168K)YesYesNov 2026
5Free Roku Remote .Free Roku Remote .Free4.7★ (1.1K)NoNoNov 2026
6TV Remote for Roku ·TV Remote for Roku ·Free4.5★ (12K)NoYesNov 2026
7Remote Control for Roku TV ◦Remote Control for Roku TV ◦Free4.6★ (8.8K)NoYesNov 2026
8Free Remote for RokuFree Remote for RokuFree5.0★ (98)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Roku

Roku Remote (Official)#1

Roku Remote (Official) by ROKU INC

Control your Roku devices
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(6.4M ratings)
FreeAds
#13in Entertainment
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Transform your phone into a powerful remote for your Roku devices. Easily control playback, launch apps, search with your voice, type with your keyboard, and listen privately with headphones. Stream free movies and live TV directly from your phone.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🎧 Private listening feature
  • 📱 Ability to control TV from phone
  • 🔍 Easy to navigate and search
  • 🆓 Free app with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
  • ⏱️ Slow to connect or respond
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with some TVs
  • 🔇 Private listening not always reliable
  • 🤯 Frustrating when remote doesn't work
Rokie - Remote for Roku Player#2

Rokie - Remote for Roku Player by KRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Control Your Streaming Device
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(715K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#62in Utilities
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Control your Roku streaming device with this intuitive iOS app. Easily navigate menus, launch channels, and manage content from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to the same Wi-Fi as your Roku for seamless control.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Works well when connected
  • 👍 Helpful for when remote is lost

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Frequent and disruptive ads
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
  • 🔒 Paid version required to remove ads
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
TV Remote - Universal Control#3

TV Remote - Universal Control by EVOLLY.APP

Remote Control for TV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(635K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in Utilities
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Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
  • 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🔍 Too many ads

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FAQ about Roku

What are the best roku apps for iPhone?
Roku Remote (Official) tops our roku apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 6.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top roku apps we rank are free to download, including Roku Remote (Official) and Rokie - Remote for Roku Player.
Roku Remote (Official) shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ roku apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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