DirectVR Remote for DirecTV vs TexasET
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.
TexasET
This application calculates crop water needs based on growth stage and real-time weather data. It allows for daily or 14-day forecasts, automatically incorporating rainfall data. Users can also set weekly irrigation reminders.
- Crop water requirement calculation
- Growth stage selection
- Real-time weather data integration
- 14-day water requirement forecast
- Automatic rainfall inclusion
- Customizable rainfall data
- Weekly irrigation reminders
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The TexasET app calculates the water requirements for crops based upon the growth stage selected. It uses real-time weather data from stations on the TexasET Network (texasET.tamu.edu). Water requirements may be determined for one day or up to 14 days. Rainfall at the selected weather station is automatically included in the calculations, but can be modified if local amounts are different. Weekly reminders of irrigation recommendations may be set up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TexasET at Free against DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's $0.99. TexasET also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.2). DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On review sentiment, 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
TexasET 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.
TexasET holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DirectVR Remote for DirecTV has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DirectVR Remote for DirecTV's written reviews are positive against 50% of TexasET's.
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV ships an update every 4 months, TexasET every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectVR Remote for DirecTV | TexasET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.2 (34 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RMR Labz | Matrix Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
TexasET
In-app purchases
DirectVR Remote for DirecTV
No in-app purchases
TexasET
No in-app purchases
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