# RoByte vs Android TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

RoByte ships an update every 5 weeks, Android TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RoByte | Android TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (256K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robyte-remote-for-roku-tv-app/id1099541177/reviews)** | [4.2 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinybyte Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592418784) | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) |

## 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


### Android TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ad Free Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad Free Version | $69.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inutile
- 🐛 تبن

**Reported bugs**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on September 22, 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.*