# Remote Control for Sky vs Remote Control for Virgin TV

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Sky | Remote Control for Virgin TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id6737448785/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-virgin-tv/id6740105391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **20.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carter Annandale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711608364) | [Hanva,LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808930111) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id6737448785)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Upgrade | $16.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |
| Full Feature Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| One Time Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Full Feature Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works reliably when functioning properly
- 🚀 Fast and responsive with no lag
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to physical remotes
- ⌨️ Excellent keyboard input for app navigation
- 💡 Useful macro and shortcuts features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Frequent disconnection from TV/Sky box
- 💳 Aggressive monetization with forced paywall
- 📺 Doesn't work with Sky Stream or Sky Glass
- 🎛️ Volume control non-functional on many devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-virgin-tv/id6740105391)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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