RoByte vs Remote control for Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RoByte
Control your Roku device with your iPhone or iPad. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, and use your keyboard for text entry. Offers a touchpad for seamless navigation and pairing with multiple Roku players.
- Automatic network scanning for Roku devices
- One-tap channel changing
- Volume adjustment
- Keyboard for text entry
- Touchpad navigation
- Pair with multiple Roku players
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RoByte is a simple and easy to use Roku remote control that works with your Roku Player or Roku TV. Features: • Setup is a breeze. RoByte automatically scans your network to find your Roku. • Easily change channels with one tap • Adjust volume of your Roku or Roku TV • Use your keyboard for quick text entry for channels like Netflix or Hulu • RoByte is designed for iPhone as well as iPad • Easily navigate without looking at your phone using the touchpad • RoByte pairs with multiple Roku players. RoByte Free features: • Roku remote control • Play/pause, fast forward, rewind • Pair with multiple Roku devices RoByte Premium features: • Channel Switcher • Volume Control • Keyboard & Voice Search • Touchpad Help Guide: If you are having issues, please do the following on your Roku TV: Go to Settings -> System -> Advanced System Settings -> Control by mobile apps, and select "Enabled" In order for RoByte to talk to your Roku, the following must be true: 1. Your Roku must be connected to your home's wifi network. 2. Your iPhone or iPad's wifi must be turned on and connected to the same network as the Roku. Quick Tips: • Most problems connecting to your Roku can be resolved by simply reinstalling RoByte. • RoByte can only connect if you are on the same wifi network as your Roku device. In most cases, RoByte will automatically scan and find your Roku device but there is a small case where if you have a more complicated setup, you may need to manually enter your Roku's IP address to connect. If you're still unable to connect to your Roku, theres a good chance there's an issue somewhere within your network. Most common cases are Roku devices getting disconnected from your home wifi if it gets unplugged. You can also try reinstalling RoByte to do a fresh scan. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc.
Remote control for Sky
Control your Sky devices with this third-party remote app. It offers a user-friendly interface and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy a seamless experience without installation.
- Saves last remote
- Quick access
- No installation required
- Easy interface
- User-friendly design
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Sky app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sky users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * AMAZING design with cool & easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on osfunapps@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RoByte at none against Remote control for Sky's shown. RoByte also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (256K vs 32). Remote control for Sky's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RoByte sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remote control for Sky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RoByte holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoByte has 256K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of RoByte's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remote control for Sky's.
RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote control for Sky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RoByte | Remote control for Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (256K ratings) — better | 4.1 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews — better | 50.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 256K — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinybyte Apps LLC | Oz Shabbatth |
Customer experience
RoByte
Remote control for Sky
User reviews
RoByte
From 256K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app, works well
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, app disconnects frequently
- 💰 Paid features should be free
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of communication
- 🔋 Volume controls not working as expected
Remote control for Sky
From 32 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and installation process
- 🎯 Works like the physical remote control
- 💰 Free to download with optional ad removal
- 🔌 No IR required, works over WiFi
- ⚡ Quick response and minimal delay
Room to improve
- 📺 Frequent intrusive advertisements
- 🔌 Inconsistent connection issues
- 🔄 App crashes and won't open after updates
- 🔊 Volume button doesn't work
- 💳 Ads persist even after paying for ad-free version
Bugs and requests
RoByte
Reported bugs
3 issues- Upgrade purchase not working
- Keyboard not functioning properly
- Volume controls not working consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Add channel support
- Ability to customize TV names
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Add power on/off button
Remote control for Sky
Reported bugs
12 issues- App won't open or crashes on launch after recent updates
- Cannot find Sky Q box even when on same network
- Manual IP address entry fails to connect
- Up/Down buttons continuously repeat without stopping
- Right arrow button doesn't work for channel navigation
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- Volume control non-functional
- App disconnects frequently from Sky box
- Ads appear during fast-forward/rewind blocking playback
- App freezes and locks up intermittently
- Cannot delete app properly
- Cookie consent requests overwhelming user experience
- Purchase identifier error preventing ad-free purchase
Requested features
7 requests- Support for Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices
- TV guide and Sky Planner integration
- Voice control functionality
- Improved ad placement to avoid blocking controls
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users
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- Simplified UI with fewer on-screen buttons
- Better handling of network connectivity issues
In-app purchases
RoByte
- RoByte Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- RoByte Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- RoByte Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- RoByte Pro3 Days trial$23.991 Year
- premium feature: Keyboard$0.99
- premium feature: Channels$1.99
- premium feature: Volume+Swipe$1.99
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- RoByte Premium$3.99
Remote control for Sky
- No Ads$3.99
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