# Direct Remote for DIRECTV vs VideoHubControl

The clearest difference is rating: VideoHubControl at 4.6 against Direct Remote for DIRECTV's 3.8. VideoHubControl also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Direct Remote for DIRECTV's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

VideoHubControl holds the better App Store score, 4.6 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Remote for DIRECTV | VideoHubControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208/reviews) | **[4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videohubcontrol/id1438038502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Likosar](https://appshunter.io/developer/513795896) | [Alexander Омelchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438038501) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Remote for DIRECTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Refund option
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Convenient remote replacement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't work with newer/older systems
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Lacks key features like volume control
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add numeric keypad
- Improve voice recognition
- Implement dark mode
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting


### VideoHubControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videohubcontrol/id1438038502)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock and Unlock Outputs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saving and loading Presets | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.6 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 3 months. Most recently, Direct Remote for DIRECTV was updated on October 16, 2026 and VideoHubControl on October 5, 2026.

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