Comparison

Direct Remote for DIRECTV vs VideoHubControl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Direct Remote for DIRECTV

Control your DIRECTV receiver from your iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi. Features voice control, gesture navigation, and quick access to favorite channels. Manage multiple receivers and enjoy program information from anywhere on your network.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi remote control for DIRECTV receivers
  • Voice control for receiver commands
  • Gesture and traditional touch interface
  • Quick tuning for favorite channels
  • Program guide and information display
  • Automatic receiver discovery on network
Features
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Direct Remote is a Wi-Fi remote control for your DIRECTV receiver that allows you to control your receiver using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. Works with Genie Client Receivers as well as RVU enabled TV sets. See notes below to check compatibility with your DIRECTV system. Features: • Voice control for DIRECTV receivers! • Control using gestures or a more traditional touch interface • Quick tuning for up to 65 favorite channels • Shortcuts and home widgets • Program guide for favorite channels • Displays program information and name of the program you are watching • Automatically discovers receivers on network • Enables easy control in dark • Allows control of every receiver on the network with one device • Receiver can be hidden in a cabinet or another room • Works with DIRECTV receivers enabled for network control (see compatible models below) *** Requires iOS 10.0 or higher. Notes: • Receiver must be connected to Wi-Fi network in order for this app to work. One way to check this is to push the right arrow on your remote control. If you have access to Internet connected apps, your receiver is connected to the network. • Compatible models are all Genie receivers and clients, HR20, HR21, R22, R23, HR24 and H21, H23, H24, H25 and all newer receivers. Also works with 3rd party RVU enabled TV sets. You can verify your model by looking under the front panel door of your receiver. • Controls DirecTV receiver only, will not control your TV power or volume If you have any questions prior to purchasing, feel free to contact me using the support link.

About

VideoHubControl

Remotely control Blackmagic Smart Videohub, Compact Videohub, Micro Videohub, and other Blackmagic VideoHubs. Save and load custom presets for quick access to your video routing configurations.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Blackmagic VideoHubs
  • Supports Smart, Compact, and Micro models
  • Add and manage multiple Video Hubs
  • Save and load custom presets
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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VHC controls Blackmagic Design Videohub routers on the local network. Save the hubs you use. Each row shows whether the matrix is online and where one output is routed right now. Edit the hub to follow a different output. Open a hub to route: pick the destination, pick the source, and send it. Lock an output so it cannot be changed. On models that support them, save and recall presets. The app remembers a hub by its Unique ID, so a DHCP address change updates the saved row instead of adding a duplicate. If the router is not on port 9990, put the port in the address. On iPad, the list and the routing screen sit side by side. Settings can send a diagnostics log when a router does not behave as expected.

Screenshots

Direct Remote for DIRECTV4 screens
VideoHubControl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VideoHubControl at 4.8 against Direct Remote for DIRECTV's 3.8. VideoHubControl also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Direct Remote for DIRECTV's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Direct Remote for DIRECTV costs $0.99 and VideoHubControl $9.99 up front. VideoHubControl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Direct Remote for DIRECTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VideoHubControl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Remote for DIRECTV has 1.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Direct Remote for DIRECTV's written reviews are positive against 50% of VideoHubControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, VideoHubControl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Direct Remote for DIRECTV versus VideoHubControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirect Remote for DIRECTVVideoHubControl
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid LikosarAlexander Омelchuk

Customer experience

Direct Remote for DIRECTV

All ratings1,141 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative71.4%

VideoHubControl

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Direct Remote for DIRECTV

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Fails to discover/connect to receivers
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Scrolling issues in guide
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add numeric keypad
  • Improve voice recognition
  • Implement dark mode
  • Provide better instructions and troubleshooting

VideoHubControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Direct Remote for DIRECTV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VideoHubControl

One-time2
  • Lock and Unlock Outputs$0.99
  • Saving and loading Presets$1.99

Questions

Is Direct Remote for DIRECTV free?
Direct Remote for DIRECTV costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VideoHubControl free?
VideoHubControl costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Direct Remote for DIRECTV or VideoHubControl?
VideoHubControl is rated higher. Direct Remote for DIRECTV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while VideoHubControl averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do Direct Remote for DIRECTV or VideoHubControl have ads?
Neither Direct Remote for DIRECTV nor VideoHubControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direct Remote for DIRECTV or VideoHubControl?
Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, and VideoHubControl every 5 weeks. Most recently, Direct Remote for DIRECTV was updated on November 10, 2026 and VideoHubControl on November 2, 2026.

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