DirectVR Remote for DirecTV vs VDirector
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.
VDirector
This utility app allows users to control a distributed video matrix system. It enables real-time preview of input devices, matrix source switching, and one-button screen control through a drag-and-drop interface. The app also supports video wall configuration and source selection.
- Real-time input device preview
- Matrix source switching
- One-button screen control
- Drag-and-drop operation
- Video wall configuration
- Source selection
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A control app for distributed video matrix system can automatically search the input and output nodes in the network, preview the input device screen in real-time, realize matrix source switching, one-button screen switch control, and so on through drag-and-drop operation, and also support video wall configuration and source selection operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VDirector at Free against DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's $0.99. VDirector also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked) and ratings volume (34 vs 7). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
VDirector is free to download; DirectVR Remote for DirecTV costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VDirector holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's written reviews are positive against 50% of VDirector's.
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV ships an update every 4 months, VDirector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectVR Remote for DirecTV | VDirector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.2 (34 ratings) | 2.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #115 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RMR Labz | 迎 占 |
Customer experience
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
VDirector
In-app purchases
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
No in-app purchases
VDirector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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