Universal Remote TV for Roku Downloads & RevenueUniversal Remote TV for Roku · Google Play
Universal Remote TV for Roku gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Universal Remote TV for Roku is #2 in House & Home Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 13 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Universal Remote TV for Roku update history & changes
Last change · 13 events since 5 Jul 2026Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 13 events
- 📈Universal Remote TV for Roku entered the top 10Top Grossing · House & Home · US
- 📦Universal Remote TV for Roku version 1.3.2Roku Remote Control
WiFi TV Connection
Touchpad Navigation
Quick Channel Shortcuts
Screen Mirroring
Cast to Roku TV
Bug fixes & performance improvements - 📈Universal Remote TV for Roku entered the top 10Top Free · House & Home · US
- 📈Universal Remote TV for Roku entered the top 100Top Free · House & Home · AE
- 📈Universal Remote TV for Roku entered the top 100 in 4 chartsTop Grossing · House & Home · MX · Top Grossing · House & Home · NL · Top Grossing · House & Home · TH · Top Grossing · House & Home · VN
- 📈Universal Remote TV for Roku charting in a new country in 3 chartsNetherlands · Thailand · Vietnam
- 📈Universal Remote TV for Roku entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Free · House & Home · MX · Top Grossing · House & Home · TR
- 📈Universal Remote TV for Roku charting in a new country in 2 chartsMexico · Turkey
- 📊Universal Remote TV for Roku: downloads up ×3.0 in a weekabout 1.4k a day now (our estimate)
- 🆕Universal Remote TV for Roku first spotted by AppInsiderUnited Arab Emirates
- 🆕Universal Remote TV for Roku released on Google Play
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Universal Remote TV for Roku at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free Android application that converts smartphones into universal remote controls for Roku streaming devices and TVs, targeting users seeking faster navigation and text input than physical remotes or on-screen keyboards. The app is currently ranked #2 in the US House & Home Free category and appears in top 30 grossing charts across diverse markets including Mexico, India, and Vietnam, indicating strong monetization potential despite its free base offering.
Similar apps: Roku Official Remote App, Universal TV Remote Control, AnyMote Smart IR Remote
Universal Remote TV for Roku on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.3.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Universal Remote TV for Roku downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Universal Remote TV for Roku's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Universal Remote TV for Roku before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Universal Remote TV for Roku makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| House & HomeFree | #2 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #8 | |
| House & HomeFree | #14 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #23 | |
| House & HomeFree | #46 | |
| House & HomeGrossingHouse & HomeFree | #25 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #25 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #26 | |
| House & HomeFree | #55 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #26 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #26 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #27 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #29 | |
| House & HomeGrossing | #26 |
Apps near Universal Remote TV for Roku on the chart
House & Home Free, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Universal Remote TV for Roku
From the 119 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users frequently complain about excessive ads and mandatory subscriptions for basic remote functionality. While some praise the app's ease of use when it works, many report connection failures and view the monetization model as predatory.
Mixed but leaning positive (71% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Ease of use: “now I'm trying it again, it's easy to use!”
- Useful
Common complaints
- Ads: “ads ads ads Doesn't Work!”
- Price & subscription: “Garbage, scam, money grubbing 🙂”
- Crashes & bugs: “ads ads ads Doesn't Work!”
- Connection & sync: “wouldn't even connect to my device”
About Universal Remote TV for Roku
Just connect your Android device and Roku to the same Wi-Fi network – the app automatically connects to your Roku Streaming Player or Roku TV, so your Roku remote is ready to work the moment you launch it. No complex settings, no pileup of buttons. The interface is designed to be simple and user-friendly, with a large touchpad that makes navigating menus, apps, and content incredibly handy.
What can you do with Roku TV Remote?
• Use it as a free Roku remote when your original remote goes missing.
• Control playback instantly – pause a movie, rewind a scene, or skip intros while cooking or cuddled up on the couch.
• Launch your apps with one tap from a handy list of large icons – perfect for jumping into Netflix, Prime Video, or Spotify without scrolling through multiple menus.
• Quickly enter text using the built-in keypad. Searching for movie titles, YouTube videos, or signing into accounts is finally fast and frustration-free.
• Turn your phone into a Roku TV remote: adjust volume, switch channels, and control your TV directly from the app. It works seamlessly with Roku TV brands like TCL, Sharp, Insignia, Hisense, RCA, and Hitachi.
• Switch between button navigation and touchpad navigation – whatever feels more natural for you.
Why choose Roku TV Remote?
- Compatible with all Roku TVs including TCL, Sharp, Insignia, Hitachi, Hisense, and RCA
- Full Roku remote controls: navigation, playback, volume, channels, and text input
- Automatic connection to your Roku – no manual pairing every time
- Handy app list with large icons so you can open your favorite streaming channels instantly
- Dedicated playback keys let you manage movies, music, and games without touching the TV remote
- Large touchpad for effortless scrolling and menu navigation
- Fast keyboard input – say goodbye to hunting and pecking on the Roku screen
- Clean, minimal interface that anyone in the family can use
Compatibility:
- Rokie is compatible with all Roku models, including Roku Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, and Roku TV (TCL, Sharp, Insignia, Hisense, RCA, Hitachi).
- Please note: Rokie does not support Wear OS. It is designed for Android smartphones and tablets.
- Some applications, such as YouTube and Hulu+, use their own on-screen keyboards and may not accept input from the Android keyboard.
Use Roku TV Remote to search for a late-night comedy, adjust the volume during a house party, or switch channels on your Roku TV without reaching for the big remote. Whether you’re a cord-cutter, movie buff, or someone who just wants a reliable Roku remote app, Rokie makes controlling your Roku simpler and more enjoyable.
Disclaimer:
Roku TV Remote is not an a
What's new in 1.3.2
WiFi TV Connection
Touchpad Navigation
Quick Channel Shortcuts
Screen Mirroring
Cast to Roku TV
Bug fixes & performance improvements
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