WAS vs Remote Control for Virgin TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WAS
Easily switch between mobile and desktop website views with a single click. Test how your site appears on various devices and screens using a built-in browser and customizable user-agent strings.
- Switch between mobile and desktop views
- Change user-agent strings
- Built-in WebView browser
- Add custom user agents
- Compatibility testing settings
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The WAS browser allows you to switch between mobile and desktop views of a website with one click. Now you can browse any site or test your own by changing the user-agent string—which determines how the website is displayed. With the built-in WebView browser, you can see how your site will look on various smartphones, screens, and devices without needing to buy them or install additional emulators. WAS offers a wide range of built-in user agents, but if they aren't enough, you can easily add or create your own. Additionally, the application includes many built-in settings for quick compatibility testing and content verification. Download the app now and say goodbye to the hassle of testing websites on different devices!
Remote Control for Virgin TV
Transform your phone into a remote for your Virgin TiVo or V6 box. Easily navigate channels, manage recordings, and control playback without a physical remote. Offers a seamless TV-watching experience.
- Seamless channel and menu navigation
- Playback control (pause, play, rewind, fast-forward)
- One-tap recording management
- Program search functionality
- Connects to TiVo and V6 boxes
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Virgin app. It was designed with care to try and bring Virgin users an overall better experience Take control of your Virgin TiVo or Virgin V6 box with ease right from your phone! Our app transforms your phone into a fully functional remote, letting you browse, pause, play, record, and more, all without needing a physical remote. No more searching for lost remotes or wrestling with limited control options! With our Virgin Remote app, you can navigate channels, manage recordings, tweak settings, and even search for programs in just a few taps. Important: This app works with Virgin TiVo and V6 systems, but is not currently compatible with Virgin 360. Please confirm it works for you by trying out our free features before purchasing. Features: Seamless Navigation: Effortlessly scroll through channels and menus. Playback Control: Pause, play, rewind, and fast-forward your favorite shows and movies. One-Tap Recording: Easily record and manage your programs on the go. Voice Control: Search and control with quick voice commands (coming soon). Setup is simple, just connect to your Virgin TiVo or V6 box, and you’re ready to go! Download today and transform your TV-watching experience. Upgrade to remove Ads Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://pawelkarniej.com/privacy-policy/virgintv/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote Control for Virgin TV at Free against WAS's $2.49. Remote Control for Virgin TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). WAS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (54% vs 20%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Remote Control for Virgin TV is free to download; WAS costs $2.49 up front. Remote Control for Virgin TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WAS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote Control for Virgin TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WAS has 96 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of WAS's written reviews are positive against 20% of Remote Control for Virgin TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WAS ships an update fortnightly, Remote Control for Virgin TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WAS | Remote Control for Virgin TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.49 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (96 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreii Simaranov | Hanva,LLC |
Customer experience
WAS
Remote Control for Virgin TV
In-app purchases
WAS
No in-app purchases
Remote Control for Virgin TV
- One Time Upgrade$6.99
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