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Head-to-head

Universal remote for Roku tv vs Rokie

Universal remote for Roku tv 4.4★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Rokie
Rokie 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65

Rokie has a slight edge over Universal remote for Roku tv due to its larger user base and slightly higher lifetime rating, despite both apps suffering from significant issues with excessive ads and connection problems.

Full reviews: Universal remote for Roku tv · Rokie

Both Universal remote for Roku tv and Rokie function as free Roku remote apps with in-app purchases to remove ads. While both are plagued by frequent ads and connection issues, Rokie has a larger user base and a slightly higher lifetime rating, suggesting it may be marginally more reliable for some users.

Head to head

Features tieR2R6R17R95
Universal remote for Roku tv Users appreciate that Universal remote for Roku tv offers basic remote functionality, including turning the TV on and off, and some find it works even for non-Roku TVs like VIZIO R2R17. However, some users report that volume controls do not work R6.
Rokie Rokie provides essential remote functions and is praised for being easy and fast to use, even for children and older adults R95. Users also like that it offers volume control .
Ease of Use / Connection tieR1R7R8R28
Universal remote for Roku tv Many users find Universal remote for Roku tv works well for basic remote functions R8. However, a significant number report connection issues, with the app not working at all or freezing R1R7R33. Some paid subscribers also experience frequent disconnections R28R35.
Rokie Rokie is described as easy and fast to use R95. However, many users report persistent connection problems, with the app failing to find or connect to their TV R70. Some also experience the app crashing or not opening after updates .
Ads / Free vs. Paid Experience tieR3R9R12R16
Universal remote for Roku tv The free version of Universal remote for Roku tv is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, appearing every few clicks R3R9R12R16. Some users report being forced to pay to use the app after a period of free use R19R31.
Rokie Rokie users also complain about an overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every few button clicks R64. Many feel the app forces them to pay for premium to function properly R64.
Reliability / Stability tieR7R19R28R35
Universal remote for Roku tv While some users report the app works perfectly for a period R19R28, many experience it stopping working after updates R19, or becoming unreliable even for paid subscribers R28R35. Freezing is also a reported issue R7.
Rokie Rokie's reliability is a major concern, with many users reporting it stops working after a time , or fails to connect consistently R70. Some users experience the app crashing upon opening .
Price / Value tieR3R4R13R16
Universal remote for Roku tv Universal remote for Roku tv is free with IAPs, but users feel the free experience is unusable due to ads R3R13R16. There are serious complaints about being charged weekly or yearly without consent, or for features that don't work R4R49. Some who paid for the app previously report being forced into a subscription model R31.
Rokie Rokie is also free with IAPs, but users find the ad frequency makes it feel like a paid app R64. There are reports of unexpected charges, including being charged for a full year after a free trial cancellation . Some users who bought a lifetime pass previously report it no longer being honored, forcing them to pay again R88.
Pick Universal remote for Roku tv if

Pick Universal remote for Roku tv if you are looking for a basic remote app and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, or if you find it works for your specific non-Roku TV R17.

Pick Rokie if

Pick Rokie if you prioritize a slightly higher lifetime rating and a larger user base, and are prepared to either endure many ads or pay for the premium version, hoping for better functionality R95.

Evidence note: Both apps have a strong negative skew in recent reviews, primarily due to excessive ads and connection issues. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is very pronounced, with many negative reviews for both apps stemming from the frustration of free-tier limitations (ads) and perceived scams related to subscriptions.

Frequently asked

Are these apps truly free?
Both Universal remote for Roku tv and Rokie are free to download, but users report that the free experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every few clicks, making them feel unusable without paying for a premium subscription R3R13R16R64.
Do these apps have connection issues?
Yes, both apps frequently receive complaints about connection issues; users report Universal remote for Roku tv not connecting at all or freezing R1R7R33, and Rokie failing to find or connect to TVs R70 or stopping working after a period .
Are there problems with subscriptions or payments?
Yes, both apps have significant complaints regarding subscriptions and payments; users of Universal remote for Roku tv report being charged weekly or yearly without consent R4R49 and previous paid users being forced into new subscriptions R31, while Rokie users also report unexpected charges and lifetime passes no longer being honored R88.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Universal remote for Roku tv 5/5 · US Best remote ever: I like the options you can use and you can do anything and this is cool. I like how you can turn off the real remote and on and this is a smart one for your phone.
  2. [R6] Universal remote for Roku tv 3/5 · US It works: Except for the volume controls
  3. [R17] Universal remote for Roku tv 4/5 · US Great! (Ish): It’s amazing to an extent. I’m actually super surprised it worked, because I don’t have a Roku tv. It is in fact, universal and works for my VIZIO. However, there is an ad every 10 clicks. (No it is not a video ad, you just have to click the X, which you are immediately able to do) the ads are not THAT bad to deal with anyways. I will be using my Roku remote most of the time but righ
  4. [R95] Rokie 5/5 · US Easy And Fast: Everyone can use it even kids and old like me. So simple and fast!!!
  5. [R1] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Don’t use this app: It did not work at all
  6. [R7] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Ruko does not work at all: I does not even connect at all ade every time I use it. It freezing LiKE WHAT IS THIS APP 👎👎👎👎👎👎😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬
  7. [R8] Universal remote for Roku tv 5/5 · US Finally!: I’ve tried out at least 15 apps, this is the FIRST app that has worked! Ads pop up but who cares it works! Does not make you download it and then say pay, or make you pay to connect your tv. Thank you!!!!
  8. [R28] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US No Longer Works: Tried connecting my TV multiple times even as a paid subscriber and it will not work at all. I first downloaded this app months ago and it worked perfectly fine with or without a subscription.
  9. [R3] Universal remote for Roku tv 3/5 · US ads: yes it works… but unless you have premium you will literally get 100 ads in less than 5 minutes. it gets really annoying
  10. [R9] Universal remote for Roku tv 3/5 · US To many ads: This app is great if you need a free remote but you are going to have to deal with the constant ad pop ups
  11. [R12] Universal remote for Roku tv 3/5 · US Nice when it works: I understand needing ads but every 3-4 clicks? It's excessive.
  12. [R16] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Awful: Every 2 clicks there’s an add
  13. [R19] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Doesn’t work at all!: So it worked amazing for a few weeks, but now anytime I try to use it ever since updating it makes me watch an ad and then connect it. So I try to connect it but it makes me pay for something. It says it’s free, but I have to pay? it won’t let me use the app at all without paying.
  14. [R35] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Don’t bother: I went ahead and bought the membership with no ads, waste of money because every time i go to use it, it disconnects from the tv every 2-5clicks of any button in the app. Then it won’t let me connect, i jus have to wait magically and get lucky for it to work which is very inconvenient and useless because when it does work, it’s only for ab 10min it’s before another issue.
  15. [R4] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Service review: Horrible app. Incredible scam. They charged my card 4.99$ weekly it only worked the first day. Now they want 7.99$. No good. Stay away from this scam
  16. [R13] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US seriously?: ads. for a remote.
  17. [R64] Rokie 1/5 · US Idk: Bro everytime I use this app it wants me to get premium so bad. Like I could be using this app and a ad would pop up like leave me alone I'm trying to watch YouTube and it just would leave me on a YouTube short on REPEAT so yeah...
  18. [R33] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Not working: As soon as I downloaded, it wouldn’t work
  19. [R70] Rokie 1/5 · US Worst app ever: The app barely works. I’ve tried to pay to see if it would make a difference . No . It’s still not Connecting. I get days when I’m lucky and if I use it probably up to 10 times it works, after that, forget about it
  20. [R31] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US I think this is illegal: I bought the app awhile back before the subscription based pay wall. had it for years no problem but now that there is a subscription it won’t let me use the app I already paid for
  21. [R49] Universal remote for Roku tv 1/5 · US Beware! Downloaded app with free trial but charged full year: I downloaded this app for my TV. It was not connecting so I figured there were limits within the free sections of the app. I agreed to a free week trial subscription and then instantly cancelled the subscription. I received a Paypal email that I was charged a full year subscription. The worst part - it does not connect with my TV!
  22. [R88] Rokie 1/5 · US Predatory: Bought a lifetime pass for this a few years ago. I guess they decided I should pay for it again at some point cus I no longer own it. The ads are ridiculous and pop up after 5-10 clicks. I ain’t buying it again.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store