DirectVR Remote for DirecTV vs Remote Control for Sony TVs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
Control your DirecTV system over WiFi with this comprehensive remote app. It offers full-screen controls, program information, social sharing, and Genie/RVU support. A free version is available to test compatibility before purchasing.
- WiFi remote control
- Genie and RVU support
- Full screen remotes
- Program information
- Social networking and sharing
- Built-in community features
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••• TRY OUR FREE VERSION FIRST ••• Please check it works on your system before you buy using our FREE DirectVR Lite App! ••• THE ORIGINAL WIFI REMOTE ••• DirectVR Home Edition is a full function remote control for your networked DirecTV system, featuring: - Genie Support. - RVU Support for DirecTV Ready televisions. - Full screen remotes - Bookmarks - Program Information - Social Networking - Program Sharing - Built-in community features. ••• REQUIREMENTS ••• * DirecTV set-top box(es) models H21, HR20 and newer or a Genie System. * You must have DirecTV's "Home Networking" installation option. * You will need a basic understanding of your home's network setup. ••• PLEASE NOTE ••• * Download the LITE version first for FREE! * If it does not work, do not leave a bad review because we provide a free version for you to try first! * Does NOT control the television functions (volume, mute, power). * The DirectVR Touch Remote application is not affiliated with DirecTV Inc. ••• SKY TV Users ••• We have also had reports from users that this also works with Sky+HD receivers in Mexico & Brazil. We cannot provide support for Sky systems - that is community supported.
Remote Control for Sony TVs
Control your Sony Smart TV with your mobile device. This app provides all the buttons of a physical remote, a touchpad for easy navigation, and the ability to launch installed TV apps directly. It simplifies TV control and offers a convenient alternative to a lost or broken remote.
- Sony TV remote control
- Touchpad navigation
- Launch TV apps
- Automatic TV detection
- Wi-Fi connectivity
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Smart TV Remote is designed specifically to control Sony Smart TVs. The remote control app offers a wide range of buttons that are available on a physical remote control, an easy to use touchpad for navigation through the content and a list of apps installed on TV. To control your Sony TV, make sure that your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device. Launch Smart TV Remote app, select your Sony TV from the list of detected devices and enter the PIN displayed on the TV screen into the app. TV control has never been easier. The app features all the necessary buttons. You no longer have to look for your Sony TV remote control or buy a new one in order to replace the one broken down. Multifunctional touchpad will allow you to easily scroll through the lists of new movies and music, choose your favorite content. With Smart TV Remote app you can easily launch apps installed on your TV, such as Netflix, Youtube or a web-browser. Smart TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a smart remote control for your Sony TV. Main features: - Automatic detection of Sony TV in the Wi-Fi network; - All the necessary buttons for controlling the TV (Sony TV remote); - A large touchpad for convenient menu and content navigation; - Launching of TV applications directly from the iOS app; Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Interaction tab without ads. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 year with a 7-days free trial period. Subscription is from $19.99/year. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacy Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of Sony Corporation, and Smart TV Remote application is not an official product of Sony.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote Control for Sony TVs at Free against DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's $0.99. Remote Control for Sony TVs also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 34). DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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
Remote Control for Sony TVs is free to download; DirectVR Remote for DirecTV costs $0.99 up front. Remote Control for Sony TVs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DirectVR Remote for DirecTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote Control for Sony TVs holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Sony TVs has 4.2K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control for Sony TVs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectVR Remote for DirecTV | Remote Control for Sony TVs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.2 (34 ratings) | 4.2 (4.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews — better | 25.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 4.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #193 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RMR Labz | KRAFTWERK 9 LTD |
Customer experience
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
Remote Control for Sony TVs
Bugs and requests
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Remote Control for Sony TVs
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck on feedback screen
- Incorrect pin display
- Clipboard data theft
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to turn on TV
- Landscape mode on iPad
- Macro buttons for settings
- Keyboard input for logins
In-app purchases
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
No in-app purchases
Remote Control for Sony TVs
- Premium Remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium Remote2 variants$9.991 Year
- Premium Remote$19.991 Year
- Remove ad$4.99
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