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Channel Streaming Store - channelstore.roku.com
Depends. This is Roku's free, pre-installed app store — not software you buy — so it only matters if you own a Roku device or publish a channel. Evidence directly about the store is thin, so confidence is low.
Low. Based on 50+ public sources; almost none review the store itself, hence low confidence.
Free
Store access
medium
Paid screensavers and channels sometimes mislabeled as free, causing surprise charges.
medium
Channel bundles advertise '50+ channels starting at' — verify total monthly cost before subscribing.
medium
A Michigan Attorney General complaint naming Roku appeared in April 2025; details unclear in sources.
medium
Academic research documents extensive ad tracking across OTT streaming apps, including Roku.
Value for money: 4/5
Rating
Free
Starting price
12
Sources
Analyzed
Free
Varies by channel
No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Cord-cutters rely on the store for free channels but gripe about a shrinking catalog and subscription costs creeping toward cable prices.
“Got tired of paying $120”
“Why are there so few apps now?”
“A friend just got a Roku and has no subscriptions”
Compare Channelstore with each alternative.
Better fit for Apple-ecosystem households; pricier hardware.
Budget alternative with Alexa and a similar app catalog.
Google-ecosystem option with strong recommendation engine.
Channelstore vs Google TVBased on 50+ public sources; almost none review the store itself, hence low confidence.
Roku's free built-in app store. Nothing to buy — you already have it if you own a Roku.
Based on 50+ public sources; almost none review the store itself, hence low confidence.
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