Remote 11 | Remote for Roku is a mobile utility that enables control of Roku devices via local network discovery on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of managing physical remotes by providing a digital, ad-free interface that users can access directly from their mobile devices or Apple Watch.
For Roku device owners seeking a mobile-based remote control with keyboard input capabilities.
What does it look like?
Key features
Scans local network for Roku devices to enable remote control without manual configuration.
Allows text input on the Roku interface using the iOS device keyboard.
Directly opens installed Roku channels from the app interface.
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no visible subscription or in-app purchase gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
Remote 11 | Remote for Roku has been inactive for 3,192 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The development history consists of a single release from 2017, which provided support for the iPhone X and minor performance improvements. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature updates, or operational activity.
Who built it?
DIGISET
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What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an excited sentiment. Users appreciate simple and clean interface allows users to control their roku devices without unnecessary visual clutter and reliable device discovery and low latency performance make the app a dependable replacement for physical remotes.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Simple and clean interface allows users to control their Roku devices without unnecessary visual clutter
- Reliable device discovery and low latency performance make the app a dependable replacement for physical remotes
- Cross-device compatibility including Apple Watch support provides convenient control options for users who misplace physical remotes
- Missing essential hardware controls like volume and power buttons limit the utility of the application
49 of 49 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Remote 11 | Remote for Roku
How's the Utilities market?
Remote 11 | Remote for Roku maintains a 4.42-star rating across 664 total ratings. The absence of updates for over 8 years indicates a stagnant market position relative to the official Roku app.
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Key takeaways for Remote 11 | Remote for Roku
Where is it heading?
The category for Roku remote utilities is consolidating around the official Roku application, which offers comprehensive hardware control and private listening. Remote 11 | Remote for Roku remains exposed due to its lack of updates, and without functional parity, the user base will continue to erode as hardware requirements evolve.
- The eight-year development freeze prevents the app from addressing modern hardware control requirements, which compounds the risk of user migration to the official Roku application.
The SWOT
- Automatic discovery reduces setup friction
- Private listening integration for late-night viewing
Next best moves
Audit hardware control API support because missing volume/power is the top complaint → reduce churn to official app
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of updates is its primary retention risk, yet the minimalist…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Volume and power controls (available in official Roku app but missing here) +1
Bottom line
Remote 11 | Remote for Roku relies on a clean, ad-free interface to retain users, but the lack of hardware controls like power and volume limits its viability as a permanent remote replacement, signaling a need for functional parity to prevent churn to the official alternative.
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Is Remote 11 | Remote for Roku a good replacement for the official Roku remote?
Does Remote 11 | Remote for Roku support private listening?
Is this app safe to use with my Roku device?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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