# Remote control for Sky — user reviews > 127 indexed App Store user reviews of Remote control for Sky by Oz Shabbatth, rated 4.10/5 from 32 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id1451079366/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id1451079366.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 21 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Remote control for Sky? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy setup and installation process - 🎯 Works like the physical remote control - 💰 Free to download with optional ad removal - 🔌 No IR required, works over WiFi - ⚡ Quick response and minimal delay - 🎨 Multiple remote control options available - 📱 Useful backup when physical remote is lost - 🎮 Multiple control modes (remote, touchpad, buttons) - 🌐 Works across multiple Sky boxes in different rooms **Cons** - 📺 Frequent intrusive advertisements - 🔌 Inconsistent connection issues - 🔄 App crashes and won't open after updates - 🔊 Volume button doesn't work - 💳 Ads persist even after paying for ad-free version - 🚫 Limited compatibility with newer Sky devices (Glass, Stream) - ⚙️ Requires manual IP address entry when auto-discovery fails - 🎮 Control buttons stick or repeat uncontrollably - 🔐 Requires re-purchase of ad-free on new phone - 📊 Cluttered UI with unnecessary buttons taking up space - ⏱️ Slow connection despite fast internet speeds - 🔄 Frequent disconnections requiring reconnection **Commonly reported bugs** - App won't open or crashes on launch after recent updates - Cannot find Sky Q box even when on same network - Manual IP address entry fails to connect - Up/Down buttons continuously repeat without stopping - Right arrow button doesn't work for channel navigation - Volume control non-functional - App disconnects frequently from Sky box - Ads appear during fast-forward/rewind blocking playback - App freezes and locks up intermittently - Cannot delete app properly - Cookie consent requests overwhelming user experience - Purchase identifier error preventing ad-free purchase **Most requested features** - Support for Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices - TV guide and Sky Planner integration - Voice control functionality - Improved ad placement to avoid blocking controls - Accessibility features for visually impaired users - Simplified UI with fewer on-screen buttons - Better handling of network connectivity issues ## Newest reviews (10 of 127) ### 4/5 — Idk y but i cant connect to tv *2025-11-22, version 17.7* Idk why ### 2/5 — This app *2025-11-15, version 17.7* The thing I really don’t like about the app is that the volume button doesn’t work and it really annoys me because I can’t watch TV in the morning. ### 2/5 — Old remotes only *2025-10-12, version 17.7* Got this thinking it would have sky glass but nope only the 2000s remotes ### 3/5 — Ads spoilt the app *2025-06-09, version 17.7* It was such a good app and I wanted to rate it 5 but recently there have been ads popping up. Anytime I touch the remote it brings up an ad for 5 seconds, which makes it annoying to use. This wasn’t the case for the first few months, it’s only recently started giving me ads. I can’t even use it properly without having an ad causing issues so it’s time to find a new remote app. ### 1/5 — Wouldn’t connect *2025-04-27, version 17.0* Wouldn’t connect ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-04-21, version 17.0* Won’t connect, just says Try Again each time, and troubleshooting leads to connecting manually…for which you need a remote to get info from the TV. Whole point is my normal remote is not working… ### 2/5 — Disconnect *2025-03-31, version 16.1* Disconnects too often. No box found but SKY box is on. Everything is connected to the same WiFi. Great when it works but not reliable. Shame. ### 1/5 — Connection issue *2025-03-08, version 16.1* It can find my box and even tried manually entering the ip address and both are connected to the same internet it just doesn’t want to connect? ### 3/5 — Keeps locking up *2025-02-23, version 16.1* Not happy worked well for a day or so now keeps freezing ### 3/5 — Slow connection *2025-02-13, version 16.1* 500mb connection but very slow to connect to tv. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Remote *2026-08-05* I wouldn’t recommend I has some problems with the app. All because my phone was connected to the same network to the tv that doesn’t really make sense. **Developer response:** Hi, We're sorry to hear that. 😞 If your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the app should normally be able to connect. Please let us know what issue you experienced, and we'll be happy to help however we can. ✨ Lily from osApps ### 1/5 — Pay to remove ads *2025-12-31, version 17.7* When you change phones lol you have to pay again to remove the ads and this does work but not all the time also the volume doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Requests access but doesn’t work *2025-12-26, version 17.7* I’m worried this is a scam app now ### 1/5 — App wont delete *2025-12-20, version 17.7* doesnt work and wont delete?? ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2025-12-08, version 17.7* Impossible to set up. ### 1/5 — Horrible advertising *2025-09-16, version 17.7* Pop up advertising aimed at key points fingers must touch - otherwise great remote just hate the adverts ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2025-07-21, version 17.7* Garbage,doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Adverts ruin its use *2025-06-29, version 17.7* This is fine apart from repeating adverts, particularly the iPhone storage one which can only be cleared by closing the app. VERY POOR ### 1/5 — Q *2025-06-03, version 17.7* Too many adverts. ### 1/5 — Não funcionou *2025-04-27* Não funcionou. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Finally *2026-01-24, version 17.7* This app is truly great, a remote control that works my Sky Q box, with no fee. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-11-18, version 17.7* Great app ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2025-11-01, version 17.7* Brilliant iv lost my sky remote and this is just as good so I won’t need to order a new one ### 5/5 — Sky Remote control app *2025-07-09, version 17.7* It is very handy to have. When can’t find the hand held remote control. Also if the original. Breaks or the batteries stop working. And don’t have any to replace the duff ones. I have needed this app. When my wife took the sky remote to the kitchen. Why? No one knows. Also when it slips down the back of the sofa. The dog has run off with it and hid it. As if it was a bone. ### 5/5 — Xoxo *2025-07-04, version 17.7* As I lost my remote found this app absolutely amazing to this day I still can’t find my remote and haven’t been able to still this app is wonderful SO easy to access and to set up 100% recommend ❤️ ### 5/5 — Stopped working altogether. Cannot find any boxes cannot add any manually!! *2025-07-04* My OLD review - is applicable again below: Used to work perfectly. Now completely reset with the update. Cannot connect to sky Q box either auto or manually. Kicked out back to initial set up. But DOES NOT find any devices. All connected to same network but this app no longer works. Such a shame. Cannot manually enter IP address as STILL doesn’t find the device. **Developer response:** Hey GD76, Please make sure you have the latest version (14.6) and let me know if this issue still exists. Oz. ### 5/5 — The best *2025-05-25, version 17.7* It’s amazing whenever I lose my remote it can always help out thank you sky from Jessica ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2025-04-10, version 16.8* This app does exactly what you would want it to do. Works exactly like the official remote, but quicker! ### 5/5 — Good *2025-03-15, version 16.1* Meh fairly good when I connected it to TV I didn't know it was connected and I switched the channel to one I had to pay for and I was like oh sht but apart from that AMAZING!!!! i have adhd ### 5/5 — Ace *2025-03-02, version 16.1* Ace --- *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 2026-09-14.*