# Remote control for DirecTV — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of Remote control for DirecTV by Oz Shabbatth, rated 2.85/5 from 395 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-directv/id1458327971/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-directv/id1458327971.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 146 · 4★ 22 · 3★ 31 · 2★ 20 · 1★ 176 ## What do users think of Remote control for DirecTV? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ✅ Works perfectly when properly set up - 🎯 Convenient temporary remote replacement - ⚡ Quick initial connection and functionality - 👍 Good app design and interface aesthetics **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes immediately upon reopening app - 🐛 Requires deletion and reinstallation to function again - 💳 Misleading free claims with hidden charges - ⚠️ Requires physical remote for initial setup - ⚠️ Requires knowledge of IP address configuration - ❌ Non-functional buttons (red dot, pause, power controls) - 🔌 WiFi connectivity issues - 📱 Incompatible with updated iOS versions - 💰 Paid ad-removal version causes crashes - 🚫 No way to cancel subscription/refund - ⏱️ Outdated - last update 2 years ago - 🎭 Misleading app description (dating app instead of remote) **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when closed and reopened - App crashes after paying for ad-free version - App crashes after extended use - App won't launch after initial use - App flashes briefly then closes immediately - WiFi connection drops and fails to reconnect - Email validation errors during setup - Buttons don't respond (red dot, pause, power) - App incompatible with current iOS updates - Requires deletion and reinstallation to work - App crashes when leaving it open for extended periods **Most requested features** - Fix app persistence after closing - Implement proper state management - Add all functional remote buttons - Improve setup instructions and IP address guidance - Regular app updates and maintenance - Simplify initial configuration process - Add automatic reconnection feature - Implement proper refund/cancellation system ## Newest reviews (15 of 52) ### 2/5 — In need of updates *2022-05-14, version 1.83* This app needs to be updated. It doesn’t work for me at all. Last update was 2 years ago and that’s too long. ### 2/5 — App doesn’t work right *2022-02-07, version 1.83* The app closes and just shuts down when you try to reopen it if you could fix that it would be a really good app other then that it works perfect ### 1/5 — Directions won’t connect *2022-01-06, version 1.83* I tried to follow the directions, but they are inaccurate for my box. No “external devices” area to select from. Not sure if directv has updated and the app creator has not. ### 1/5 — Works once then need to delete and reload *2021-12-10, version 1.83* App works great first time but after that you can’t open it anymore it crashes everytime. You have to delete it and reload it. Please fix this issue ### 1/5 — Buggy *2021-12-07, version 1.83* Set it up, works for an hour. Then, every time you try to use it, it crashes. Apple 10max w OS up to date, DirecTV RC73 remote selected. Please do more testing before deploying. ### 1/5 — No buy *2021-11-28, version 1.83* Free version worked fine. Once I paid to remove the ads, system crashes and will not load. ### 1/5 — Problems *2021-09-09, version 1.83* After I close the app I cannot reopen it. I must delete it and reinstall. It’s frustrating to say the least. The sound functions don’t work nor does the button to stop a recorded video. If the writers fix these problems it will be a smashing success. ### 2/5 — Wow *2021-05-16, version 1.83* Was going to pay the $3:99 for no advertisement, but used app once , did not use for 1 hour, now won’t work. Disappointed!!!!!! ### 2/5 — Crashing issues.. Fix it? *2021-04-19, version 1.83* Decent app, but major crashing issues, if this was fixed it’d be great but it’s annoying having to delete & re-install the app EVERY time you go out of the app. ### 2/5 — App works fine until you pay to remove ads *2021-04-16, version 1.83* I found the app convenient and decided to pay the $3.99 to remove the intrusive ads. Unfortunately, one I paid the $3.99, the app crashes every time I try to start it. Phone restart does not fix it. Now, my option is to remove the app that wipes all history and purchases, download it again, and have the ads, or pay the $3.99 again and habit it crash. Feels like Groundhog Day! ### 1/5 — Crashes *2021-04-13, version 1.83* App works great the first time you open it, but if you close and try to reopen it crashes every time. I have to delete the app and reinstall to get it to work.....once....then it crashes again. ### 1/5 — Good enough *2021-03-03, version 1.83* It took a minute to figure out how to set it up but it works better than the app I paid for. Update: it’s unusable after the first time. The app crashes and simply don’t work. ### 2/5 — Not easy to install and crashes *2021-02-28, version 1.83* It’s not easy to install because it doesn’t explain that you need to know the IP address to your network. Once you figure that out the rest is a breeze but it will crash you get one get use out of it before you have to delete it and restore it back again. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2021-01-31, version 1.83* Worked fine until I spent money and upgraded to the “No Ads version”. Crash after crash. Wish I had my few bucks back. 🤬 ### 1/5 — Terrible app😕😕😕😕 *2021-01-27, version 1.83* The app is absolutely terrible it works for one night and I was very excited. But after that the next day it did not work at all it wouldn’t even let me get into the app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — This is a scam, it doesn’t even deserve one star! *2023-05-27* I downloaded this application and I was told it would be free, but I got charged almost $40 plus another two dollars for something that ended up being a dating app instead of a remote control for my DIRECTV. I tried to cancel, and there is simply no way to do it and I ended up having to report this as a fraud payment and I now have to get a new credit card. I am currently having several major health issues and don’t need to go through this right now. Do not download this app. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2023-05-08* I downloaded this app because I lost my remote but I got it connected. Finally it took me about 20 minutes just to connect when I got on there. All I did was vibrate. It did not do anything to my TV. If I could rate this zero stars I would I do not recommend it for anyone. ### 1/5 — Useless *2022-12-01, version 1.83* I downloaded this App because I could not find my remote. Apparently you need a remote to connect this device. It was not what I needed. ### 1/5 — Absolutely Useless *2022-11-07, version 1.83* I am giving this app a one star only because there is no option for no stars. First: Claims my email is invalid. Second: Claims the app is free, but requires credit card data. Third: Has significant difficulty connecting to my WiFi. ### 1/5 — Major issue *2022-09-30, version 1.83* Works one time after installing. Pick your Direct DVR’s IP address and you are ready to go. If you leave app open you may have to select the IP again to use. However, if you quit app, the next time you try to use it, it opens and quits immediately. You have to delete the app and reinstall again to use. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2022-09-18, version 1.83* Downloaded the app, connected to television, paid the $3.99 then the app crashed. Unable to use this. Restarted the phone yet the app would not open. I want my refund. ### 1/5 — Junk app. *2022-08-07, version 1.83* Couldn’t get it to work and tried for hours. It seems to be a gimmick to get you to accidentally download another app as you’re trying to set this one up. My advice is to not waste your time with this poor app. ### 1/5 — DONT DOWNLOAD *2022-05-22, version 1.83* It is the WORST. After the whole process of setting it up, it asked me to USE the remote to set it up. If I had a remote, I wouldn’t have a reason to download this. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2022-05-09, version 1.83* This is the second time I’ve tried this app. Both times ended the same. Works awesome the first and maybe second time. Then it won’t open. Flashes on quickly, then crashes off. Will not work again unless I delete then download again. Just not going to do that again. Don’t waste your time on this app ### 1/5 — Works great when first set up......but crashes when reopened *2022-04-24, version 1.83* This worked great once I opened it and identified my receivers IP address. But it once you close app and try to reopen it the app crashes. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works great! *2022-09-27, version 1.83* When I first downloaded the app, I had some issues. Then then I read you must close out the of the app properly. After doing so, the app works perfectly. ### 5/5 — Zero stars if I could *2021-08-28, version 1.83* After the original download the app works great. Once you close it and try to reopen at a later time it will CRASH immediately! Then you have to delete it and then download it again! You have to disconnect after using it or the app will crash immediately after a period of time goes by. Waste of my time! Also some buttons don’t work. Example; the “red dot” is used to delete a recorded program. Pressing this button on the app remote does nothing…. ### 5/5 — Amazing quick fix! *2021-02-10, version 1.83* I downloaded this to use while we wait for our new remote to arrive in the mail. (We lost it.) I can’t believe this app works. It’s a great temporary fix IMO. ### 5/5 — Works but you have to disconnect *2019-12-28, version 1.83* We lost our remote and this app is just what we needed to get off the hallmark channel. The only downfall is if you don’t disconnect from it then when you try to open the app at a later time it will crash and you’ll have to delete the app and re-download it. Other than that it’s great and does exactly what we need! ### 3/5 — It crashes every time I leave the app *2022-03-14, version 1.83* Love the app but it crashes I have to delete it off my phone then re add it to my device other than that I would’ve given it 5 stars. ### 3/5 — Worked Great! *2022-01-20, version 1.83* I loaded it on my iPhone 11 and it connected no problem. Worked fantastic with absolutely no problems. I tried to use that night.,when I opened the remote on my phone and it came on and then off quickly. I rebooted my phone tried it again and no luck. Excellent app just need to tell me what I am doing wrong. ### 3/5 — Crashes too often *2021-01-20, version 1.83* It was great at first but after use, close and come back it crashes immediately and needs reinstall ### 3/5 — Crashes *2021-01-10, version 1.83* Works well but crashes with every use. Must remove the app and reinstall every time I open it. ### 3/5 — Crashing issues *2020-10-25, version 1.83* Easy to set up and works great once downloaded. However once you’ve gone out of the app for any reason and come back it crashes. So you need to delete the app and reinstall. Can’t complain other than that. ### 3/5 — Only partial controls *2020-05-25, version 1.83* Not all actions work. Can’t turn on or off. Can’t pause. --- *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 2026-06-10.*