Comparison

RoByte vs Android TV Remote Control

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

Android TV Remote Control

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

Highlights
  • Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • Full remote control functions
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Touchpad functionality
  • One-click app opening
Features
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

Screenshots

RoByte4 screens
Android TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Android TV Remote Control at 89% against RoByte's 52%. Android TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). RoByte's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (256K vs 71). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RoByte holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoByte has 256K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of RoByte's written reviews are positive against 89% of Android TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, Android TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RoByte versus Android TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoByteAndroid TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (256K ratings) — better4.2 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews88.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256K — better71
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinybyte Apps LLCCodematics Services

Customer experience

RoByte

All ratings255,696 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.3%

Android TV Remote Control

All ratings71 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.3%

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

Android TV Remote Control

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to download and operate
  • 👍 Saves time and works like a charm
  • 👍 Perfect app for controlling Android TV functions
  • 👍 Saves time and works better than physical remotes
  • 👍 Fantastic features and smooth interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inutile
  • 🐛 تبن

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

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rileva la tv, ci entri e cerchi di usarlo ma non funziona e nonostante tu provi a cliccare o muovere qualcosa non cambia nulla Lo sto usando per un proiettore con Google chromecast inserito
  • تبن

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
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  • 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
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  • RoByte Premium$3.99
5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is RoByte free?
RoByte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RoByte or Android TV Remote Control?
RoByte is rated higher. RoByte averages 4.5 out of 5 from 256K ratings, while Android TV Remote Control averages 4.2 from 71 ratings.
Do RoByte or Android TV Remote Control have ads?
Android TV Remote Control shows ads; RoByte does not.
Which is updated more often, RoByte or Android TV Remote Control?
RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, and Android TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, RoByte was updated on September 24, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on September 22, 2026.

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