RoByte: Remote for Roku TV App
What is RoByte?
RoByte is a Roku remote control app for iPhone and iPad that works with Roku players and Roku TVs. It scans your network to find your Roku device and supports play, pause, fast forward, and rewind controls. Some features, such as channel switching, volume control, keyboard and voice search, and touchpad navigation, are listed as Premium features.
Pricing. RoByte: Remote for Roku TV App is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Controlling a Roku player or Roku TV from an iPhone or iPad
- Households with multiple Roku devices on one wifi network
- Entering text in apps like Netflix or Hulu using a phone keyboard
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Why this app is in B tier
RoByte scores 85 out of 100: rating 90, rating count 94, App Store search rank 58, update recency 98. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
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
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 85 / 100 | 86 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Ratings | 256K | 11.5K | 10.4K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.1 ★ · 18 reviews | 3.4 ★ · 10 reviews | — |
| Last update | 74d ago | 38d ago | 109d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about RoByte
Does RoByte work with my Roku?
The listing says RoByte works with Roku Players and Roku TVs. Your iPhone or iPad and the Roku must be on the same wifi network, and the Roku must be connected to your home wifi.
What do I need to enable on my Roku TV?
Go to Settings, System, Advanced System Settings, Control by mobile apps, and select Enabled. The listing also says reinstalling RoByte resolves most connection problems.
Which features require Premium?
The listing places Channel Switcher, Volume Control, Keyboard and Voice Search, and Touchpad under Premium features. Basic remote control, play/pause, fast forward, rewind, and pairing with multiple Roku devices are listed as free.
Is RoByte free?
RoByte is free to download.
What is RoByte good for?
RoByte is built for controlling a roku player or roku TV from an iPhone or iPad, households with multiple roku devices on one wifi network, entering text in apps like netflix or hulu using a phone keyboard. It sits in the TV remote control list on AppTierList.
Is RoByte worth it?
RoByte is B tier, ranked #24 of 40 TV remote control apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 256,136 ratings. Good, and 23 apps rank above it.
How does RoByte compare to Universal Remote | Smart TV?
RoByte is B tier at 85; Universal Remote | Smart TV is B tier at 86. Universal Remote | Smart TV ranks higher. RoByte is free to download, Universal Remote | Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is RoByte updated?
RoByte was last updated on 2026-08-06, 74 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- TV Remote Control
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #24 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 256,136
- Recent reviews
- 4.1 from 18 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (74 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Controlling a Roku player or Roku TV from an iPhone or iPad, Households with multiple Roku devices on one wifi network, Entering text in apps like Netflix or Hulu using a phone keyboard
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 18 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed