Reviews of The Roku Mobile & Channel App

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List of user reviews and ratings for The Roku Mobile & Channel App

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 2,152)

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Review summary

Users praise the Roku app for easy setup, quick connection, and convenient use as a remote, including helping locate a lost remote. However, frequent issues cited across reviews include paywalls and unexpected charges for basic features, connectivity problems after setup, loud ads/volume spikes, and unclear billing.

Pros

Easy to set up and use.
Convenient replacement for a lost TV remote and handy to locate it.
Fast, reliable connection to Roku on the same network.
Works well as a TV remote and provides an overall positive, intuitive experience.

Cons

Paywalls and unexpected charges for basic remote features.
Connectivity problems or the app failing to connect to Roku/TV after initial setup.
Loud advertisements/volume spikes when using the app with the TV.
Unclear or unexpected billing charges (e.g., recurring payments) impacting user trust.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.80

All time rating average: 4.70

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-03	fu*****	It’s all in the title ⬆️ Total BS Gemini said it was the best roku app that is compatible with ios 15 for iPhone 6 or less users
It’s all in the title ⬆️ Total BS Gemini said it was the best roku app that is compatible with ios 15 for iPhone 6 or less users
2026-05-01	li*****	I love this remote especially since I always misplace the one that came with my TV. This phone remote is definitely worth the download. It’s easy to set up and use.
I love this remote especially since I always misplace the one that came with my TV. This phone remote is definitely worth the download. It’s easy to set up and use.
2026-02-25	DJ*****	Connects instantaneously when connected to the same network and through Roku. 😉👍
Connects instantaneously when connected to the same network and through Roku. 😉👍
2026-02-04	Qu*****	I’m very pleased with this app. Easy to use.
I’m very pleased with this app. Easy to use.
2025-12-27	Br*****	Spectacular!
Spectacular!
2025-12-06	Si*****	How copycat Roku or y’all or did y’all think k of same idea without knowing y’all made it
How copycat Roku or y’all or did y’all think k of same idea without knowing y’all made it
2025-12-05	🥀*****	This app is so trash. It literally lets you click two buttons and then I want you to pay for it. I know what people are talking about five four stars this app is trash. Why do I gotta pay to use the remote on my phone
This app is so trash. It literally lets you click two buttons and then I want you to pay for it. I know what people are talking about five four stars this app is trash. Why do I gotta pay to use the remote on my phone
2025-11-28	Wy*****	Bedroom
Bedroom
2025-10-20	Mo*****	Tv
Tv
2025-09-09	Ro*****	For some reason I was charged about $15 and I don’t know why. Having trouble finding how to contest that and I don’t know if it’s going to charge me monthly or what!
For some reason I was charged about $15 and I don’t know why. Having trouble finding how to contest that and I don’t know if it’s going to charge me monthly or what!