Comparison

Remote for Now 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 for Now

This app provides a convenient way to control your Now TV or Roku devices from your smartphone. It automatically scans for devices on your network and offers both trackpad and D-pad navigation options.

Highlights
  • Automatic device scanning
  • Trackpad and D-Pad navigation
  • Keypad controls
  • Supports multiple devices
  • Tablet support
Features
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**Please ensure that your NowTV or Roku box or stick are connect to the same network as your phone** nowMote (Now TV remote replacement) is the best replacement remote control app for your now tv and roku devices. Features: • nowMote automatically scans for your box or stick • Channel viewer • Choice of Trackpad or D-Pad navigation • Tablet support • Pair with multiple Now and Roku devices • Keypad controls For support or feedback please do contact us.

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 for Now4 screens
Remote Control for Sky Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Control for Sky Q at 40% against Remote for Now's 0%. Remote Control for Sky Q also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Remote for Now's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, 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 for Now 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Now ships an update fortnightly, Remote Control for Sky Q weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote for Now versus Remote Control for Sky Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for NowRemote Control for Sky Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrademark ApplicationsPeter Balazs Szucs

Customer experience

Remote for Now

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Remote Control for Sky Q

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote for Now

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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 for Now free?
Remote for Now 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.
Do Remote for Now or Remote Control for Sky Q have ads?
Neither Remote for Now nor Remote Control for Sky Q shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Now or Remote Control for Sky Q?
Remote for Now ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Control for Sky Q weekly. Most recently, Remote for Now was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote Control for Sky Q on October 30, 2026.

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