The Roku Mobile App: TV Remote Reviews

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TheRoku is NOT FREE! It is a minimum of one payment of $20 for “life.” But it does NOT do what it says it does… and it does exactly what the FREE Roku app does. That’s right, this is NOT an official ROKU Application!
The only reason that I even looked at TheRoku is because it indicates, in two (separate) locations: First, TheRoku is entitled a “The Roku Mobile App.” Second, in the description, it states:
“We support every channels you need, allow you to access & watch them using your phone.” This is the EXACT verbiage, typos and all… hummmm.
Roku has a 100% free app that does exactly the what TheRoku does!
I came sooo close! And I am soooo sorry for those that were scammed!
Urrrgggh! I wish Roku would sue all of them!

by This Was Just Horrible OK

I try to use it on my Roku TV and it still wouldn’t work every time every time I press the down button at least two or three times it would take me to the life Time thingy and make me try to pay and then when I exited out of there there was no there was no thing of never see this again or nothing like that so I press the down button again and it still wouldn’t go down and it tried to make me pay every three buttons

by Zjklec

When you download TheRoku and try to use it, it asks you for money. This is not the real Roku remote app. Look for “official” in the title and be sure that Roku is the developer. I don’t know how this guy gets away with impersonating Roku, even to the point of using its name and using a remote control image that is basically identical to Roku’s. Seems like Roku and Apple should take action against this guy so he doesn’t continue to rip people off!

by Customer.2023

Scam. Don’t waste you time or money!!!!!

I should have checked the developer website link. When it’s only an email address and nothing about the developer, that is a huge red flag. Are all the other reviews on here fake from people they paid to post them???

by Queerboss

Unless you plan on spending money on TheRoku don’t download it. It give you limits and it won’t let you use certain controls until you pay. Over priced when I could just go to the dollar store to get more batteries.

by WholeLeagueHow

I keep trying to use the remote, but asking me if I like it, or to write a review pops up every two seconds while trying to use the remote.

I’ve literally only gotten to use it for a totally of .2 seconds before the first one popped up and then while you’re hitting arrows not looking down at your phone, but at the TV instead, it stops moving because they want a review or something.

So, here ya go.

Can I watch my shows now?

Will update if it continues.

by Dang This Is Really Hard

Doesn’t read touches, try’s to charge.

by Besperus

Hold your horses. I haven’t even down loaded it!

by Melvers7

I don’t understand why I have to pay

by Johnwao

I installed TheRoku so could set a photo stream and as expected it doesn’t work.

by Missing Trips

No phone number and no help from the web page
Can’t get it to activate channel store
Totally frustrating

by Can't Even Leave A Nickname

Why no on/off or volume control for tv?? This should be a given otherwise what’s the point you have to get up if the remote is not next to you might as well use the regular remote I did not know this, and couldn’t find it when I looked at TheRoku

by Ghotornot

I bought a weekly subscription to see if it worked and it does. Now I want to upgrade but can’t figure out how. Your support email doesn’t work either.

by Rxficexlrctvigfk

So I have to pay for full access for the remote and I need a remote that has a power button to turn off my tv without getting up late at night and that sort of wakes me up

by Mount Baldy

Like but the online support is coming up short

by Lilydawn

Between myself and toddlers I can’t find my remote. This Roku Remote app has the best features and can be used by the week (if your confident you’ll find it!), by the month especially if you’re in the middle of move or have misplaced it before or for the year. This makes subscription easy and reasonably priced. I really like how streamlined it is to use on my phone.

by Ppall Pay Pass

Great working tv remote app for Roku tv I recently lost my Roku tv remote and TheRoku has worked wonders for me!! It’s good and works and it’s cheaper so I’m gonna rate this 4 out of 5 stars just cause of the stupid annoying ads that pops up when I’m trying to find a movie or searching for one

by 76opj3

I personally did not like that I had to pay but now that I did I feel that it feels smoother and faster than the Roku tv remote

by Dirtyredneck

Without a real remote, it would be nice to have volume control on an app you PAY for

by JustInTimee

Says it all $20 for a phone app, but it works on my M1 Pro and thats what I needed, 5 stars if it was 9.99,

by Sweet Pea 52

Keep misplacing my remote and TheRoku was the perfect answer. I’m able to control every television in the house.

by Mecajunboy

Love being able to use my iPhone as a convenient remote for this exceptional Roku TV by JVC. Vibrant
Colors, ease of use, portability, a world of choices and selections for networks to programming
Thank you ROKU Engineers and staff, all

by Anniebango

I had no idea you could do this until my daughter told me. No more looking for the remote because we usually always have our phone on us. Easy installation operation is very good.

by Altonambra

This is one of the (very) few apps I pay for and it is so worth it! It is easy to use and dependable. And even better - no more searching for the remote!

by Girleducate

I wrote a bad review because of no volume😂🤣sorry guys.. it just took 30 minutes to place volume! I was wrong great app!! Thank you! You are wonderful 👍

by 1521sb

This has been easier than expected!

by Big Jah89$

Great little tool to have on your phone kids can’t misplace this

by SantaFe74

Great app to connect to your Roku TV. Sound from iPhone when connected to TV is much improved.

by BPrigge2016

TheRoku is a bit tricky when it comes to typing and navigating within a channel but overall this is great. Our kids lose their remotes often sadly and this is so handy for my husband and I.

by LaChiina40

I actually love using TheRoku more than the remote u don’t have to worry bout losing your phone but u surely will lose the remote lol

by Twisty Twangs

My remote wasn’t working. Found this edit makes me so happy! Thank you!

by WuBlock36$

It’s great. I have my phone with me all the time but am constantly looking for the remote. It’s so easy , and fun!

by Rbt55

TheRoku allows me to control my TV without having the actual TV remote.

by 001993red

So convenient when I can’t find the remote

by Nbus542

I don’t know why it took so long for my phone to recognize the TV, but it works. I’m happy!

by Jajkaosks Jsjsksisiais K.

Great.

by WTF1!!

Had some problems but once I got it, it’s a great addition!

by Suzyreadsfir Fun

Hallelujah!

by LaZer117

Works gr8✨

by BriaFran21!

Easy to use.

by EdwinReyes

The Roku app on my iPhone is awesome
Very nice it works beautifully.

by Hfjcjgkfnn

I love the Roku so much

by Butter2019

Nice choice

by Mayotacoloko

Love it🥳

by Shop@Wal

Great app.

by Voiceover Guy

Terrific app and works better than the physical remote.