Comparison

Direct Remote for DIRECTV vs VDirector

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
Currently charting
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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

VDirector

This utility app allows users to control a distributed video matrix system. It enables real-time preview of input device screens, matrix source switching, and one-button screen control through drag-and-drop functionality. The app also supports video wall configuration and source selection.

Highlights
  • Real-time input device screen preview
  • Matrix source switching
  • One-button screen switch control
  • Drag-and-drop operation
  • Video wall configuration
  • Source selection
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Direct Remote for DIRECTV4 screens
VDirector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VDirector at Free against Direct Remote for DIRECTV's $0.99. VDirector also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Direct Remote for DIRECTV's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 7). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

VDirector is free to download; Direct Remote for DIRECTV costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Direct Remote for DIRECTV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Remote for DIRECTV has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Direct Remote for DIRECTV's written reviews are positive against 50% of VDirector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, VDirector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Direct Remote for DIRECTV versus VDirector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirect Remote for DIRECTVVDirector
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Likosar迎 占

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%

VDirector

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

VDirector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Direct Remote for DIRECTV

No in-app purchases

None

VDirector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direct Remote for DIRECTV free?
Direct Remote for DIRECTV costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VDirector free?
VDirector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Direct Remote for DIRECTV or VDirector?
Direct Remote for DIRECTV is rated higher. Direct Remote for DIRECTV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while VDirector averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Direct Remote for DIRECTV or VDirector have ads?
Neither Direct Remote for DIRECTV nor VDirector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direct Remote for DIRECTV or VDirector?
Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, and VDirector every 2 months. Most recently, Direct Remote for DIRECTV was updated on November 10, 2026 and VDirector on November 7, 2026.

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