# CanvasView vs RoByte

The clearest difference is rating: RoByte at 4.5 against CanvasView's 3.3. RoByte also leads on ratings volume (256K vs 8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). CanvasView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. CanvasView asks for nothing beyond the download.

RoByte holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RoByte has 256K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CanvasView's written reviews are positive against 53% of RoByte's.

CanvasView ships an update every 3 months, RoByte every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CanvasView | RoByte |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvasview/id788522044/reviews) | **[4.5 (256K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robyte-remote-for-roku-tv-app/id1099541177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **256K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gary Law](https://appshunter.io/developer/315428734) | [Tinybyte Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592418784) |

## What reviewers say

### CanvasView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvasview/id788522044)

Instantly preview your Adobe Photoshop designs on your iOS device in real-time. This app eliminates tedious file transfers, allowing you to see your work in context and ensure pixel-perfect mockups.

**Highlights:** Live, real-time Photoshop canvas mirroring, Pixel-perfect mockups on iOS devices, Seamless integration with Adobe Photoshop, Eliminates manual file transfers, Wireless project syncing

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CanvasView free?

CanvasView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RoByte free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CanvasView or RoByte?

RoByte is rated higher. CanvasView averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RoByte averages 4.5 from 256K ratings.

### Do CanvasView or RoByte have ads?

Neither CanvasView nor RoByte shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CanvasView or RoByte?

CanvasView ships an update every 3 months, and RoByte every 5 weeks. Most recently, CanvasView was updated on November 1, 2026 and RoByte 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.*