Perch Puts Roku Remote Controls on the iPhone

Why it surfaced

This is a notably specific remote built around reducing remote-control friction: users can type searches and passwords on the phone, while the app claims no account, advertising, analytics, or developer server in the connection path. Its Demo Mode also lets people inspect the interface without pairing a television or generating network activity.

Perch is an iPhone remote for Roku players and Roku TV models, with controls available from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, Action button, and Siri.