Comparison

RoByte vs Remoku

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic network scanning for Roku devices
  • One-tap channel changing
  • Volume adjustment
  • Keyboard for text entry
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Pair with multiple Roku players
Features
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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.

About

Remoku

Control your Roku device or TV directly from your smartphone. This app offers a simple interface with all necessary buttons, a trackpad for navigation, and quick channel launching. It also allows for easy text input for searches and within supported apps.

Highlights
  • Automatic Roku TV detection
  • Full button functionality
  • Large trackpad for navigation
  • One-tap channel launching
  • Keyboard for text input
  • Compatibility with all Roku OS models
Features
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Remoku - Remote for Roku is the easiest and best app to control your Roku device or Roku TV from your phone. Simple design, intuitive interface, no pileup of buttons or complex settings. All you need is connect your iOS device and Roku TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Main features: * Automatic detection of Roku TV in the same Wi-Fi network. * All Roku buttons are available and ready to use. * A large Trackpad for convenient menu and content navigation. * Manage TV channels with this app, easily launch channels with one tap such as Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime video etc. * Use your keyboard for quick text entries for channels like Netflix or Youtube or search on Roku. * App is compatible with all TV models with Roku OS. * Some applications like YouTube and Hulu+ have their own screen keyboards and do not take input from the iOS keyboard. * Remoku is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV and TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku Tv. Remoku functions as the original remote control, take advantage of all the features on your device. * Remoku is neither an official Roku product, nor are we affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://beforeafter.appholdings.org/privacy/remoku.html Terms of use https://roku-remote0.web.app/tos.html

Screenshots

RoByte4 screens
Remoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RoByte at none against Remoku's shown. RoByte also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 32%) and ratings volume (256K vs 5.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RoByte sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for RoByte against 4.5 for Remoku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoByte has 256K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of RoByte's written reviews are positive against 32% of Remoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, Remoku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RoByte versus Remoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoByteRemoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (256K ratings) — better4.5 (5.3K ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews — better31.5% of reviews
Number of ratings256K — better5.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinybyte Apps LLCApp Holdings

Customer experience

RoByte

All ratings255,696 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative41.8%

Remoku

All ratings5,319 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.5%

User reviews

RoByte

From 256K App Store ratings

What 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

Remoku

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🤩 Great app
  • 🤗 Useful for lost remotes
  • 🙌 Replaced physical remote

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance
  • 💰 Paid subscription required
  • 🤬 Billing issues
  • 🤯 Doesn't work as expected

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

Remoku

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect to Roku devices
  • Repeated ads preventing app usage
  • Unexpected subscription renewals

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control integration
  • Easier subscription management
  • Better device compatibility

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RoByte

Subscriptions4
  • RoByte Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • RoByte Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RoByte Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • RoByte Pro3 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time4
  • premium feature: Keyboard$0.99
  • premium feature: Channels$1.99
  • premium feature: Volume+Swipe$1.99
Show 1 more
  • RoByte Premium$3.99
7 purchases

Remoku

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Full Access.3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$6.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Full Access.$9.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$44.99

Questions

Is RoByte free?
RoByte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remoku free?
Remoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RoByte or Remoku?
RoByte is rated higher. RoByte averages 4.5 out of 5 from 256K ratings, while Remoku averages 4.5 from 5.3K ratings.
Do RoByte or Remoku have ads?
Remoku shows ads; RoByte does not.
Which is updated more often, RoByte or Remoku?
RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remoku every 2 months. Most recently, RoByte was updated on October 28, 2026 and Remoku on October 27, 2026.

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