I purchased the Roku stick a few months ago. I have a Google Chromecast on another TV.There is no comparison .There are many more Apps and the seperate remote control are well worth the 15 or 20 dollars more between the two devices. The only minor complaint is the enter button on the remote being below the arrows instead of in the middle where I'm used to it being on every other remote controller that I own . Very easy set up . No problems yet.u