Comparison

Remote Control for Sky vs Virtual.Helpdesk

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

Virtual.Helpdesk

Features
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Streamline your field service operations with Virtual Helpdesk, the comprehensive mobile solution for technicians and service professionals. Manage your entire workflow from job acceptance to completion, record ppm visits, and manage asset compliance, all from your mobile device. Key Features: Asset compliance - scan barcodes, add results Task PPMs - click through from the ppm to applicable assets and tasks Job Management - Accept, view, and track service requests with real-time updates Attendance Tracking - Clock in/out for jobs with GPS location verification Job Completion - Mark tasks complete with detailed notes and photos PPM Recording - Log planned preventive maintenance visits with comprehensive reporting Offline Capability - Continue working even without internet connection Customer Communication - Send updates and completion notifications directly to clients Photo Documentation - Capture before/after images and equipment photos Perfect For: HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, facility maintenance teams, equipment service providers, and any field service organization looking to digitize their operations. Benefits: Eliminate paperwork, reduce administrative overhead, improve job tracking accuracy, enhance customer satisfaction with real-time updates, and gain valuable insights through detailed service history and reporting. Transform your field service operations with Virtual Helpdesk - where efficiency meets reliability. Requires account setup with your service organisation

Screenshots

Remote Control for Sky4 screens
Virtual.Helpdesk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual.Helpdesk at none against Remote Control for Sky's 10. Remote Control for Sky's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Virtual.Helpdesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, Virtual.Helpdesk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control for Sky versus Virtual.Helpdesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for SkyVirtual.Helpdesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter AnnandaleVirtual Helpdesk Limited

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
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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

Virtual.Helpdesk

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
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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
None

Virtual.Helpdesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Control for Sky free?
Remote Control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual.Helpdesk free?
Virtual.Helpdesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Control for Sky or Virtual.Helpdesk have ads?
Neither Remote Control for Sky nor Virtual.Helpdesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Sky or Virtual.Helpdesk?
Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, and Virtual.Helpdesk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for Sky was updated on November 4, 2026 and Virtual.Helpdesk on October 30, 2026.

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