Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Maidwell Hall

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

Maidwell Hall3 screens
Remote Control for Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maidwell Hall versus Remote Control for Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaidwell HallRemote Control for Sky
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElitAd Internet LimitedCarter 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

None

Maidwell Hall

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Remote Control for Sky

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time3
  • Full Feature Upgrade$6.99
  • One Time Upgrade$14.99
  • Full Feature Upgrade$39.99

Questions

Is Maidwell Hall free?
Maidwell Hall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control for Sky free?
Remote Control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maidwell Hall or Remote Control for Sky have ads?
Neither Maidwell Hall nor Remote Control for Sky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maidwell Hall or Remote Control for Sky?
Maidwell Hall ships an update every 7 months, and Remote Control for Sky every 5 days. Most recently, Maidwell Hall was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remote Control for Sky on November 8, 2026.

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