Comparison

Remote control for Sky vs myFlux

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

myFlux

Features
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myFlux is the app for FluxFibre customers. Sign in with your email address, no password to remember, and everything about your account is a tap away. BILLS AND PAYMENTS See what you owe at a glance, open any invoice with its full breakdown, and pay securely by card. Download a PDF copy whenever you need one for your records. YOUR SERVICES Check your package, your speed, what you pay each month and where you stand on your contract, including whether you are still inside a minimum term. BROADBAND SPEED TEST Run a proper speed test from your phone in seconds. Download, upload, latency and jitter are all measured and saved to your account, so you and our engineers can see how your line has been performing over time. SUPPORT THAT REMEMBERS YOU Raise a ticket, add a photo of your hub or a document, and reply to our team, all in one thread. No account numbers to read out, no starting from scratch. You can also call us straight from the app. HOSTED PHONE If your business takes its phone service from us, myFlux shows your extensions, your numbers, your recent calls and how your calls are routed. STAY INFORMED Optional notifications let you know when support replies, when a new invoice is ready and when a payment goes through. Turn any of them off at any time. SIGNING IN myFlux uses secure sign-in links instead of passwords. Enter your email address and we will send you a link, tap it and you are in. Your session is kept in your device's secure keystore. myFlux is for existing FluxFibre customers. If you are not with us yet, visit fluxfibre.com to see whether we cover your area.

Screenshots

Remote control for Sky4 screens
myFlux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myFlux at none against Remote control for Sky's 1. myFlux also leads on ads (none vs shown). Remote control for Sky's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.4). On price 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. myFlux asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote control for Sky versus myFlux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote control for SkymyFlux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthLonex Group Ltd

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

myFlux

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote control for Sky

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
None

myFlux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote control for Sky free?
Remote control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myFlux free?
myFlux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote control for Sky or myFlux have ads?
Remote control for Sky shows ads; myFlux does not.

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