# Direct Remote for DIRECTV vs atvTools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: atvTools at 69% against Direct Remote for DIRECTV's 25%. atvTools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free vs paid). Direct Remote for DIRECTV's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 168). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

atvTools 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 168, 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 69% of atvTools's.

Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, atvTools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Remote for DIRECTV | atvTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-remote-for-directv/id550039208/reviews) | **[4.8 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atvtools/id1661419573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #81 | **#18** |
| Size | 102 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Likosar](https://appshunter.io/developer/513795896) | [Oleksandr Hamlii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661419575) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Remote for DIRECTV

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### atvTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atvtools/id1661419573)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your Android TV devices remotely from your iOS device. Install apps, manage existing ones, transfer files, and even use your phone as a remote. Offers advanced features like shell commands and system monitoring.

**Highlights:** Install apps remotely, Manage TV apps (open, uninstall, disable), File transfer from phone to TV, Remote control and mouse mode, Run shell commands, System monitoring (CPU, RAM, storage), Screenshot and screen recording

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

**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 atvTools free?

atvTools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

atvTools is rated higher. Direct Remote for DIRECTV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while atvTools averages 4.8 from 168 ratings.

### Do Direct Remote for DIRECTV or atvTools have ads?

Neither Direct Remote for DIRECTV nor atvTools shows ads.

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

Direct Remote for DIRECTV ships an update every 3 months, and atvTools every 2 months. Most recently, Direct Remote for DIRECTV was updated on September 28, 2026 and atvTools on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Direct Remote for DIRECTV or atvTools?

Direct Remote for DIRECTV currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and atvTools at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*