# Direct Remote for DIRECTV vs iDOS 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iDOS 3 at 70% against Direct Remote for DIRECTV's 25%. iDOS 3 also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8). Direct Remote for DIRECTV's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 52). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Direct Remote for DIRECTV costs $0.99 and iDOS 3 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iDOS 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Remote for DIRECTV has 1.1K ratings behind it against 52, 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 70% of iDOS 3's.

Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, iDOS 3 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Remote for DIRECTV | iDOS 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208/reviews) | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idos-3/id1580768213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 8 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) | [潮激 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/342075158) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Remote for DIRECTV

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

**Currently charting:** #63 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


### iDOS 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idos-3/id1580768213)

Experience classic DOS games and applications on your iPhone and iPad. This app emulates a DOS PC, offering modern controls for enhanced playability. It also supports productivity tasks like word processing and programming.

**Highlights:** On-screen keyboard with custom layouts, Virtual gamepad with customizable bindings, Trackpad mouse emulation, MT-32 emulation and MIDI support, Bluetooth keyboard and gamepad support, Bluetooth mouse support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Playable classic DOS games
- 🤖 Great DOS emulator functionality
- 🎨 Awesome interface and user experience
- 🔍 Supports mounting of various disk formats (floppies, ISOs)
- 🖥️ Works best on M1/M2/M4 iPads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Steep learning curve for casual users
- 🔧 Lacks support for some common disk formats (e.g. .img, .iso)
- 🎮 Issues with game controls and mapping
- 📁 Difficulty managing multiple floppy disk installers
- 🔍 Limited disk mounting options in landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direct Remote for DIRECTV free?

Direct Remote for DIRECTV costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iDOS 3 free?

iDOS 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Direct Remote for DIRECTV or iDOS 3?

iDOS 3 is rated higher. Direct Remote for DIRECTV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while iDOS 3 averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.

### Do Direct Remote for DIRECTV or iDOS 3 have ads?

Neither Direct Remote for DIRECTV nor iDOS 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Direct Remote for DIRECTV or iDOS 3?

Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, and iDOS 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Direct Remote for DIRECTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and iDOS 3 on October 24, 2026.

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