Remote control for Sky vs TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote control for Sky
Control your Sky devices with this third-party remote app. It offers a user-friendly interface and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy a seamless experience without installation.
- Saves last remote
- Quick access
- No installation required
- Easy interface
- User-friendly design
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Sky app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sky users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * AMAZING design with cool & easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on osfunapps@gmail.com
TV Remote
Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.
- Control smart TVs with phone
- Supports wide range of brands
- Eliminates multiple remotes
- LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support
- Simplified TV experience
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With Universal Remote, you can control your Smart TV with just your phone! This versatile app supports a wide range of TV brands and models, eliminating the need for multiple remote controls. Download Universal Remote today and simplify your TV-watching experience! It works with the most popular brands: - LG - Roku - Samsung - Sony - Philips - Amazon Fire TV - Android TV & Google TV - Hisense - Vizio This application is an independent development, compatible with the mentioned brands or companies, but it is not officially related to or associated with them in any way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zap.studio/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.6 against Remote control for Sky's 4.1. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 32) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). Remote control for Sky's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Remote control for Sky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Remote control for Sky's written reviews are positive against 55% of TV Remote's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote control for Sky | TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (32 ratings) | 4.6 (58K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | 55.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 58K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #125 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oz Shabbatth | Zap Software Studio BV |
Customer experience
Remote control for Sky
TV Remote
User reviews
Remote control for Sky
From 32 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 📺 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
TV Remote
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
Bugs and requests
Remote control for Sky
Reported bugs
12 issues- 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
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- 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
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Simplified UI with fewer on-screen buttons
- Better handling of network connectivity issues
TV Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV
In-app purchases
Remote control for Sky
- No Ads$3.99
TV Remote
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
Questions
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Is TV Remote free?
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