Comparison

Remote Control for Sky vs Remote Control for Sky Q

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 Sky Q

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive remote for your Sky Q box. Effortlessly change channels, manage recordings, and access all features directly from your device. Enjoy an intuitive interface with convenient widgets and custom command sequences.

Highlights
  • Full remote control
  • Auto device discovery
  • Custom macros
  • Home screen widgets
  • Intuitive iOS design
  • Manage recordings
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Sky Q box. Change channels, manage recordings, and access features—all from your phone. This is an unofficial app for Sky Q. We are not affiliated with Sky. 'Sky' and 'Sky Q' are trademarks of Sky UK Ltd. KEY FEATURES: • Auto Device Discovery - Locate your set-top box instantly • Full Remote Control - Change channels, manage recordings, adjust settings • Custom Macros - Create personal command sequences for quick actions • Home Screen Widgets - Control your box from your home screen • iOS Design - Intuitive, natural interface SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE: Easily navigate channels, pause and play shows, record with one tap, and manage everything without the physical remote. Setup is simple—app discovers your device on the network. Once linked, access all remote functions plus extras like macros and widgets. Ideal for when your remote is missing, controlling from another room, or preferring phone use. Get now for seamless remote control on iOS—ad-free, just pure control. COMPATIBILITY NOTE: Works with Sky Q satellite boxes only. Not for Sky Stream, Sky Glass, or others. Test free features to check compatibility. Sky Remote Premium Unlock Premium: enjoy widgets, custom macros, no ads. For support, contact peter@pszapps.com Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://skyqremote.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Remote Control for Sky4 screens
Remote Control for Sky Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Sky Q at 5.0 against Remote Control for Sky's 4.7. Remote Control for Sky Q also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 21%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remote Control for Sky Q sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for Sky Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Remote Control for Sky's written reviews are positive against 40% of Remote Control for Sky Q's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, Remote Control for Sky Q weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Control for Sky versus Remote Control for Sky Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for SkyRemote Control for Sky Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter AnnandalePeter Balazs Szucs

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 Sky Q

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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 Sky Q

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 2 more
  • 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
6 purchases

Remote Control for Sky Q

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$5.99
  • One Time Upgrade$6.99
  • Full Upgrade$14.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Sky free?
Remote Control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Sky Q free?
Remote Control for Sky Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Sky or Remote Control for Sky Q?
Remote Control for Sky Q is rated higher. Remote Control for Sky averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Remote Control for Sky Q averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Sky or Remote Control for Sky Q have ads?
Neither Remote Control for Sky nor Remote Control for Sky Q shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Sky or Remote Control for Sky Q?
Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, and Remote Control for Sky Q weekly. Most recently, Remote Control for Sky was updated on November 4, 2026 and Remote Control for Sky Q on October 30, 2026.

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