# Direct Remote for DIRECTV vs VDirector

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Remote for DIRECTV | VDirector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208/reviews)** | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdirector/id1499036526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 30 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) | [迎 占](https://appshunter.io/developer/521361324) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Remote for DIRECTV

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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


### VDirector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdirector/id1499036526)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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