Comparison

Zybra Remote Control vs Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl +

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

Head to head
About

Zybra Remote Control

Features
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Lost the remote? Zybra Remote Control turns your iPhone into a universal Wi-Fi remote for every smart TV in your house: Samsung, LG, Roku, Vizio, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Sony Bravia. No clunky infrared. No fragmented per-brand apps. Pair once on Wi-Fi, get a clean iPhone-native remote pad with a full D-pad, volume rocker, channels, transport keys, voice search, and one-tap app launches. LOST THE REMOTE? ZYBRA STILL WORKS Most universal-remote apps secretly need your original TV remote during pairing. Zybra is built around the opposite assumption: that you do NOT have it. - Roku: no pairing at all. Install and start controlling. - LG webOS: TV displays a PIN, you type it in. No remote tap. - Vizio SmartCast: TV displays a PIN, you type it in. - Amazon Fire TV: TV displays a PIN, you type it in. - Google TV and Sony Bravia: TV displays a 6-character code, you type it in. - Samsung Tizen: needs a tap on the original remote (or a 30 second auto-allow on some 2018-2019 firmware). The only brand where Wi-Fi alone is not enough. SUPPORTED BRANDS - Samsung Tizen - LG webOS - Roku and Roku TV - Vizio SmartCast - Amazon Fire TV - Google TV (Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Mi TV, TCL, Hisense, Skyworth, Chromecast) KEY FEATURES - Universal 5-way D-pad with crisp haptic feedback on every press - Volume and channel rocker with mute and last-channel - Power on and off - One-tap launchers for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Spotify, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max, Hulu - Number pad for direct channel entry - Voice search shortcut - Coloured DTV buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) for EPG and teletext - Type on your iPhone for any TV search box - Save unlimited TVs grouped by room - Auto-reconnect the second you walk back into Wi-Fi range - 11 languages - Light and Dark theme that follows iOS PRIVACY Zybra Remote Control runs entirely on your local Wi-Fi. Pairing tokens are stored in your iPhone Keychain and never leave the device. REQUIREMENTS - iOS 17 or later - Wi-Fi: your iPhone and TV must be on the same network - Local Network permission A NOTE ON APPLE TV Apple TV is intentionally not controllable from third-party apps. We surface Apple TVs in discovery so you know they are there, but the actual remote stays in iOS Control Center. Have feedback? Tap Settings, then Send Feedback inside the app. Privacy & Policy: https://zenitystudio.cloud/policy.html Term of Services: https://zenitystudio.cloud/terms.html

About

Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl +

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for Roku devices and Smart TVs. Enjoy voice commands, keyboard input, and quick access to apps and channels. Offers full remote functionality including navigation, touch controls, and volume adjustment with automatic device detection.

Highlights
  • Voice commands for search and navigation
  • Built-in keyboard input
  • Quick access to favorite apps and channels
  • Full remote functionality
  • Automatic device detection
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for Roku devices and Smart TVs with fast and seamless control. Use voice commands to search and navigate, type instantly with built-in keyboard input, and access your favorite apps and channels in seconds. Enjoy full remote functionality including navigation, touch controls, playback options, and volume adjustment, all with automatic device detection over the same Wi-Fi network for quick connectivity. Designed for a smooth, reliable, and user-friendly experience, bringing all essential controls into one place. Disclaimer: This app is not an official product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Inc. or Roku devices. Privacy Policy: https://sagemodestudios.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://sagemodestudios.com/terms Contact Us: https://sagemodestudios.com/contact

Screenshots

Zybra Remote Control4 screens
Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl +4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zybra Remote Control and Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Zybra Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zybra Remote Control ships an update every 5 days, Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zybra Remote Control versus Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZybra Remote ControlRoku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl +
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB23 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVu Thi HanhHolmes Marcus Deron

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zybra Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Offers3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Offers$59.99
3 purchases

Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl +

Subscriptions3
  • RokuStream Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan (Special Offer)$9.991 Year
  • RokuStream Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Zybra Remote Control free?
Zybra Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + free?
Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zybra Remote Control or Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + have ads?
Neither Zybra Remote Control nor Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zybra Remote Control or Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl +?
Zybra Remote Control ships an update every 5 days, and Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + weekly. Most recently, Zybra Remote Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and Roku TV Remote & Stick Ctrl + on November 6, 2026.

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