Comparison

Remote Control for Sky vs Remote Control for Virgin TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Remote Control for Sky4 screens
Remote Control for Virgin TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Control for Sky at every 5 days against Remote Control for Virgin TV's every 5 months. Remote Control for Virgin TV's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remote Control for Virgin TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for Virgin TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 21% and 20% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, Remote Control for Virgin TV every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Control for Sky versus Remote Control for Virgin TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for SkyRemote Control for Virgin TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter AnnandaleHanva,LLC

Customer experience

Remote Control for Sky

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative76.9%

Remote Control for Virgin TV

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

Remote Control for Virgin TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Remote Control for Sky

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Upgrade2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Premium Upgrade3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Upgrade3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Pro Upgrade$4.997 Days
  • Premium Upgrade$16.991 Year
  • Premium Upgrade3 Days trial2 variants$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • Full Feature Upgrade$6.99
  • One Time Upgrade$14.99
  • Premium Access$39.99
Show 1 more
  • Full Feature Upgrade$39.99
1 purchases

Remote Control for Virgin TV

One-time1
  • One Time Upgrade$6.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Sky free?
Remote Control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Virgin TV free?
Remote Control for Virgin TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Sky or Remote Control for Virgin TV?
Remote Control for Virgin TV is rated higher. Remote Control for Sky averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Remote Control for Virgin TV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Sky or Remote Control for Virgin TV have ads?
Neither Remote Control for Sky nor Remote Control for Virgin TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Sky or Remote Control for Virgin TV?
Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, and Remote Control for Virgin TV every 5 months. Most recently, Remote Control for Sky was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control for Virgin TV on October 30, 2026.

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