Comparison

Remote control for Sky vs Remote Control for Sky Q

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Saves last remote
  • Quick access
  • No installation required
  • Easy interface
  • User-friendly design
Features
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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

About

Remote Control for Sky Q

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive remote for your Sky Q box. Effortlessly change channels, manage recordings, and access all features directly from your device. Enjoy an intuitive interface with convenient widgets and custom command sequences.

Highlights
  • Full remote control
  • Auto device discovery
  • Custom macros
  • Home screen widgets
  • Intuitive iOS design
  • Manage recordings
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Sky Q box. Change channels, manage recordings, and access features—all from your phone. This is an unofficial app for Sky Q. We are not affiliated with Sky. 'Sky' and 'Sky Q' are trademarks of Sky UK Ltd. KEY FEATURES: • Auto Device Discovery - Locate your set-top box instantly • Full Remote Control - Change channels, manage recordings, adjust settings • Custom Macros - Create personal command sequences for quick actions • Home Screen Widgets - Control your box from your home screen • iOS Design - Intuitive, natural interface SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE: Easily navigate channels, pause and play shows, record with one tap, and manage everything without the physical remote. Setup is simple—app discovers your device on the network. Once linked, access all remote functions plus extras like macros and widgets. Ideal for when your remote is missing, controlling from another room, or preferring phone use. Get now for seamless remote control on iOS—ad-free, just pure control. COMPATIBILITY NOTE: Works with Sky Q satellite boxes only. Not for Sky Stream, Sky Glass, or others. Test free features to check compatibility. Sky Remote Premium Unlock Premium: enjoy widgets, custom macros, no ads. For support, contact peter@pszapps.com Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://skyqremote.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Remote control for Sky4 screens
Remote Control for Sky Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Sky Q at 5.0 against Remote control for Sky's 4.1. Remote Control for Sky Q also leads on ads (none vs shown). Remote control for Sky's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and ratings volume (32 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote control for Sky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for Sky Q sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for Sky Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote control for Sky has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Remote control for Sky's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote Control for Sky Q's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote control for Sky ships an update every 4 days, Remote Control for Sky Q weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote control for Sky versus Remote Control for Sky Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote control for SkyRemote Control for Sky Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (32 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthPeter Balazs Szucs

Customer experience

Remote control for Sky

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative37.8%

Remote Control for Sky Q

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Remote Control for Sky Q

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote control for Sky

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
6 purchases

Remote Control for Sky Q

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$5.99
  • One Time Upgrade$6.99
  • Full Upgrade$14.99

Questions

Is Remote control for Sky free?
Remote control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Sky Q free?
Remote Control for Sky Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote control for Sky or Remote Control for Sky Q?
Remote Control for Sky Q is rated higher. Remote control for Sky averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Remote Control for Sky Q averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Remote control for Sky or Remote Control for Sky Q have ads?
Remote control for Sky shows ads; Remote Control for Sky Q does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote control for Sky or Remote Control for Sky Q?
Remote control for Sky ships an update every 4 days, and Remote Control for Sky Q weekly. Most recently, Remote control for Sky was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote Control for Sky Q on October 23, 2026.

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