# RoByte vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against RoByte's 53%. TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). RoByte's advantage is ratings volume (256K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RoByte sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoByte has 256K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of TV Remote's.

RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, TV Remote fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoByte | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (256K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robyte-remote-for-roku-tv-app/id1099541177/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **256K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Tinybyte Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592418784) | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) |

## What reviewers say

### RoByte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robyte-remote-for-roku-tv-app/id1099541177)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RoByte Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| RoByte Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| RoByte Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| RoByte Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| premium feature: Keyboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| premium feature: Channels | $1.99 | one-time |
| premium feature: Volume+Swipe | $1.99 | one-time |
| RoByte Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app, works well
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, app disconnects frequently
- 💰 Paid features should be free
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of communication
- 🔋 Volume controls not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade purchase not working
- Keyboard not functioning properly
- Volume controls not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add channel support
- Ability to customize TV names
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Add power on/off button


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367)

This application allows you to control your television and access its applications and settings quickly. It supports a wide range of TVs, including Philips, and offers features like wake-on-LAN and multi-device management.

**Highlights:** Control your TV, Wake on LAN support, Multi-device support, Quick access to TV apps, Device discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium access | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual premium access | $11.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RoByte free?

RoByte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RoByte or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. RoByte averages 4.5 out of 5 from 256K ratings, while TV Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RoByte or TV Remote have ads?

Neither RoByte nor TV Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RoByte or TV Remote?

RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, and TV Remote fortnightly. Most recently, RoByte was updated on November 9, 2026 and TV Remote on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*