DirectVR Remote for DirecTV vs atvTools
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.
atvTools
Control your Android TV devices remotely from your iOS device. Install apps, manage existing ones, transfer files, and even use your phone as a remote. Offers advanced features like shell commands and system monitoring.
- Install apps remotely
- Manage TV apps (open, uninstall, disable)
- File transfer from phone to TV
- Remote control and mouse mode
- Run shell commands
- System monitoring (CPU, RAM, storage)
- Screenshot and screen recording
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App developed to control your TV devices from your iOS devices. You need to have enabled USB/Network debugging on your Android device to get it work Depending on the device, some functions may not be available. Also it is not tested App allows: - Install (sideload) apps from your iOS device to your TV devices - Control your TV apps (include opening, uninstalling, disabling/enabling and downloading APK) - Control apps permissions (grant/revoke) - Build-in File Manager - Make screenshot or screenrecord (you can't capture any video content due to OS restrictions) - Send files from your phone to TV - Control your device using remote control and mouse mode in the app - Open channels on your iOS device (only Android TV 8+) - Paste text from your phone - Run Shell commands - Clear all apps cache using one button - Reboot and power TV device - See usage of CPU, RAM, network and storage - See running apps and force-stop them if needed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: atvTools at 4.8 against DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's 2.2. atvTools also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (68% vs 44%). DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV costs $0.99 and atvTools $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
atvTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 168 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's written reviews are positive against 68% of atvTools's.
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV ships an update every 4 months, atvTools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectVR Remote for DirecTV | atvTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.2 (34 ratings) | 4.8 (168 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 68.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 168 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #57 | #20 — 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 | Oleksandr Hamlii |
Customer experience
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
atvTools
In-app purchases
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
No in-app purchases
atvTools
No in-app purchases
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