# Direct Remote for DIRECTV — user reviews > 91 indexed App Store user reviews of Direct Remote for DIRECTV by David Likosar, rated 3.90/5 from 1,057 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 643 · 4★ 102 · 3★ 56 · 2★ 37 · 1★ 219 ## What do users think of Direct Remote for DIRECTV? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Refund option - 🚀 Works flawlessly - 👍 Convenient remote replacement **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🐛 Doesn't work with newer/older systems - 🐛 Unreliable connection - 🐛 Lacks key features like volume control - 🐛 Confusing setup process **Commonly reported bugs** - Fails to discover/connect to receivers - Loses connection randomly - Unresponsive controls - Scrolling issues in guide - Compatibility problems with newer devices **Most requested features** - Add numeric keypad - Improve voice recognition - Implement dark mode - Provide better instructions and troubleshooting ## Newest reviews (15 of 91) ### 3/5 — Meh *2026-01-25, version 3.14* It stopped working ### 3/5 — Animalse *2025-10-15, version 3.14* No volume control ### 4/5 — Numbers *2025-05-03, version 3.14* It’s too bad you cannot enter channel numbers while searching in the guide. ### 1/5 — Numbers where are the numbers *2024-10-23, version 3.14* I need numbers ### 3/5 — Didn’t work at all *2024-08-29, version 3.14* Didn’t work at all for me I tried everything and it would not recognize this remote. ### 1/5 — Won’t connect to Gemini Air *2024-08-07, version 3.14* Title says it all. Doesn’t work with Gemini Air - can’t “discover” it, nor can I add it manually. ### 1/5 — Does not work. Total waste of $ *2024-07-30, version 3.14* Does not work. Wasted $ ### 1/5 — This does not work with direct tv *2024-07-21, version 3.14* Don’t purchase ### 1/5 — No stars *2024-05-12, version 3.14* This app is trash. Unfortunately I can’t review with NO stars ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time or money *2024-04-30, version 3.14* Doesn’t work at all. Remove this app from the App Store. ### 1/5 — It’s not working *2024-01-30, version 3.14* I programmed it several times and it’s not working I want a refund ### 1/5 — Didn’t work *2023-05-22, version 3.14* Unfortunately I couldn’t get this remote to work ☹️ ### 1/5 — Cannot get it to work *2023-05-22, version 3.14* With a Directv Gemini device on my TV using an iPad, IOS 16.4 ### 1/5 — Trash! *2022-09-08, version 3.14* App doesn’t work at all! Complete garbage! Don’t buy!!! I want my $1.00 back! ### 1/5 — Bull crap *2022-05-17, version 3.14* If I had a working remote I wouldn’t need this app. Second NO WHERE did it say you need a WIFI NETWORK TO CONNECT. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — scam *2026-03-07, version 3.14* Paid .99 just for it not to work. it’s saying it’s connected to the receiver but it isn’t even doing anything … and the instructions suck ### 1/5 — Pésima *2026-02-23, version 3.14* No sirve absolutamente para nada ### 1/5 — Nope! *2026-01-23, version 3.14* If I could give zero stars I would. I downloaded thinking it would work based on the other positive reviews. It won’t connect to my system no matter how I go about it. It tells me it’s connected however will not control the system. Very frustrating and disappointing. ### 1/5 — No Volume Control?? *2025-11-28, version 3.14* What kind of tv remote doesn’t have a volume control option? Completely useless app as I STILL need to use my original remote for volume control. What a waste of money. ### 1/5 — Does not work. *2025-11-12, version 3.14* Total waist. ### 1/5 — Can’t return to main screen *2025-10-28, version 3.14* Go to add favorite screen, then cannot get back to control buttons ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money. *2025-09-22, version 3.14* Works intermittently and of course the developer is MIA and does not respond to emails. A waste of a dollar for sure I guess the dev made their money and moved on. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-03-16, version 3.14* This won’t connect to my receiver. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on newer DirecTV receivers *2024-12-19, version 3.14* Like the title says, it doesn’t work with the newer receivers, and I wasted my dollar. I will be asking for that dollar back. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2024-11-03, version 3.14* Does not work or have any instructions readily available…rip off ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Refund *2025-11-29, version 3.14* How do I get a refund? I accidentally purchased the app. I put 5 stars because I had to put a rating. I have no idea if it's a 1 or 5 because I accidentally clicked it ### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER!!! *2024-11-10, version 3.14* As someone that has trouble using a regular TV remote because of my physical disability, this is the best app ever! Definitely worth the $.99! It has really helped me feel more independent when it comes to using my TV! ### 5/5 — It’s alright *2023-02-07, version 3.14* I like this app but only thing needs done to it is it needs a remote control pad on it with numbers and letters to make it easier to search the channels you want to watch. ### 5/5 — By far the best DirecTV remote! *2023-02-04, version 3.14* Can’t believe it’s only 99 cents 😳 It works beautifully, even across VLANs! Voice command recognition is near perfect. Highly recommend it! Only thing I can’t get working is control of Genie client receivers, but that might be related to my network. ### 5/5 — Nice program *2021-06-24, version 3.14* It’s good to have an extra changer around. This program means a changer is always at hand. ### 5/5 — Best remote *2021-05-13, version 3.14* Best Directv remote app! ### 5/5 — 5 Stars BIGTIME *2020-03-20, version 3.13* Took me a little effort to set it up at first. Had to use the manual route, but once it found my genie box...BOOM!!! Works amazingly. Highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Definitely worth $.99 *2019-07-28* I tried other remotes and they wouldn’t work with my receiver this one works just fine so it cost a buck it’s worth it. ### 5/5 — Add some finishing touches for night mode *2019-07-24, version 3.10* Night mode is perfect for nighttime! But make the favorite channels grid black and add white versions of some favorite channel logos. ### 5/5 — Was “Huge delay in response” *2019-02-13, version 3.03* “Having read the positive reviews, I’m sure there’s a remedy.” I eventually realized my Directv Internet connection was off. I reconnected, and now I love it! VERY RESPONSIVE --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*