KlikyUse the Roku app if you already have a Roku account and only own Roku devices; it is made by Roku and tied into its account features. Use Kliky if you want a remote that opens without signing in, or you also have a Fire TV, Samsung, LG or other TV to control from the same app.
Side by side
| The Roku app | Kliky | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Roku | Orvanta Digital, not affiliated with Roku |
| Phones | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Sign-in before using the remote | Roku account | None |
| Connection | Same Wi‑Fi as the Roku | Same Wi‑Fi as the Roku |
| Finds an offline Roku | No | No |
| Keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Voice search | Yes | Yes |
| Private listening | Headphone Mode, up to four phones | Yes |
| Live TV channel guide | Yes | No |
| Other TV brands | No | Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Google TV and more |
| Screen Mirroring, Photo and Video Cast, AI Advisor | Not compared | Yes |
Roku facts were checked on October 2, 2026. Roku also notes that its app is unavailable to people the app store lists as under 18.
Where the Roku app is the better choice
- You use Roku account features, such as the Live TV guide, from your phone.
- You want the phone keyboard and voice search without a subscription.
- You want an app made by the maker of the device.
- Several people listen with headphones at once: Roku’s Headphone Mode supports up to four phones.
Where Kliky is the better choice
- You want the remote to open straight away, with no account.
- The house has more than Roku: a Fire TV Stick, a Samsung or LG TV. One app lists them all.
- You want Screen Mirroring, Photo and Video Cast or AI Advisor in the same app.
What neither app can do
Both rely on the Roku being on your Wi‑Fi. Roku says plainly that its app cannot detect a device that is not connected, and the same is true of Kliky. For that situation see connect a Roku to Wi‑Fi without a remote.
