Maidwell Hall vs Remote Control for Sky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maidwell Hall
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Mobile parent app part of a unique school transport software suite. Parents and guardians receive private notifications to their smart phone, showing collection and drop off points of their children whilst they are on their school bus route. Advanced parent notifications of bus departure, arrival and proximity location(one stop away from pick up or destination). Parents can make temporary route changes for their children as well as report their absence easily with our integrated messaging module. Both schools and parents will enjoy a level of safety, security and convenience required by all, whilst children use the school transport for daily routes as well as field trips and excursions. Privacy policy: http://schoolbustrackerapp.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: http://schoolbustrackerapp.com/terms-of-service.html
Remote Control for Sky
Transform your phone into a powerful remote for Sky Stream, Sky Q, or Sky Glass. Browse, play, record, and type with ease, eliminating the need for a physical remote. Enjoy seamless navigation and quick access to all your Sky features.
- Seamless navigation through channels and menus
- Phone keyboard for easy text input
- Playback control (pause, play, rewind, fast-forward)
- One-tap recording management
- Voice control for search and commands (coming soon)
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Take control of your Sky Stream, Sky Q, or Sky Glass with ease—right from your Phone! Our app transforms your phone into a fully functional remote, allowing you to browse, pause, play, record, type, and much more without needing a physical remote. This is an unofficial application for Sky. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Sky. ‘Sky’ is a trademark of Sky UK Limited. No more searching for lost remotes or struggling with limited control options! With our Sky Remote app, you can navigate through channels, manage your recordings, adjust settings, and even search for shows with just a tap. Our Sky Remote works with brilliantly with all models of Sky's streaming and satellite products. Features: Seamless Navigation: Quickly scroll through channels and menus. Phone Keyboard: No more fiddling with the A-Z keyboard, type directly using your phone's keyboard! 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 simple voice commands (coming soon). Set up is quick and easy—just connect to your Sky devices, and you're ready to go. Download today and make your Sky experience even better! Access to the remote requires an in-app purchase: Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: https://skyqremote.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maidwell Hall at none against Remote Control for Sky's 10. Remote Control for Sky's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Remote Control for Sky sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Maidwell Hall asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maidwell Hall ships an update every 7 months, Remote Control for Sky every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maidwell Hall | Remote Control for Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ElitAd Internet Limited | Carter Annandale |
Bugs and requests
Maidwell Hall
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Remote Control for Sky
Reported bugs
10 issues- App fails to recognize connected TV after short period
- Disconnection issues requiring TV restart
- Volume control not working
- Cannot find Sky Q boxes during network scan
- Connection drops and won't reconnect
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- Ad close button (X) doesn't function
- Cannot delete app due to paywall interference
- Channel changing doesn't work
- Incompatible with Sky Stream boxes despite claims
- Requires IP address input but no way to obtain without remote
Requested features
5 requests- Voice control functionality
- Better TV function control (volume, power, source)
- Improved device compatibility documentation
- Simpler IP address configuration process
- Better network detection for Sky boxes
In-app purchases
Maidwell Hall
No in-app purchases
Remote Control for Sky
- Premium Upgrade2 variants$2.991 Month
- Premium Upgrade3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Upgrade$4.997 Days
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- Premium Upgrade$16.991 Year
- Premium Upgrade3 Days trial2 variants$17.991 Year
- Full Feature Upgrade$6.99
- One Time Upgrade$14.99
- Full Feature Upgrade$39.99
Questions
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Do Maidwell Hall or Remote Control for Sky have ads?
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