Comparison

Remote Control for Sky vs VeriFam

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

VeriFam

Features
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Verifam helps you know, in seconds, whether a message is a scam. A strange text, an email asking for money, a call "from your bank", a suspicious letter? Don't face the doubt alone. Take a photo of the message or paste the text: Verifam analyses it and answers in plain words. HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo of the message (or paste it, or share it from WhatsApp, Mail or Safari). 2. Verifam analyses it using artificial intelligence. 3. You get a simple verdict: • Likely a scam • Worth checking • No sign of danger … with a plain-language explanation and what to do next. WHAT YOU CAN CHECK • Texts and messages (parcels, banking, taxes, fines…) • Suspicious emails • Photos of a paper letter • WhatsApp messages • Screenshots MADE FOR SENIORS Large text, high contrast, no pressure. Verifam explains why a message is dangerous, without jargon, to help you decide with confidence. WATCH OVER A LOVED ONE Link a parent's account to yours with a simple code. You can help them remotely and be alerted when there is danger. LEARN TO RECOGNISE SCAMS A library of real examples — fake bank advisor, fake parcel, fake tech support, fake investments… — so you never get caught. YOUR PRIVACY Your messages are never sold or shared. Analysis is secure and your history stays yours. You can delete everything at any time. Verifam is free for your first checks. The Premium subscription unlocks unlimited checks, protection for a loved one, and all examples. When in doubt, the right reflex: check with Verifam before you act. — Verifam Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. • Monthly or yearly plan (price shown in the app, depending on your country) • Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel any time in your Apple account settings Terms of Use: https://verifam.app/conditions Privacy Policy: https://verifam.app/confidentialite

Screenshots

Remote Control for Sky4 screens
VeriFam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VeriFam at none against Remote Control for Sky's 12. VeriFam also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Remote Control for Sky's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VeriFam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, VeriFam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control for Sky versus VeriFam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for SkyVeriFam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarter AnnandaleMathieu Jannolfo

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

VeriFam

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
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  • 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
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  • Full Feature Upgrade$39.99
None

VeriFam

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 VeriFam free?
VeriFam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Control for Sky or VeriFam have ads?
Neither Remote Control for Sky nor VeriFam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Sky or VeriFam?
Remote Control for Sky ships an update every 5 days, and VeriFam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for Sky was updated on October 24, 2026 and VeriFam on October 10, 2026.

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