Comparison

Remote Control for Virgin TV vs Sole Scan

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 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/

About

Sole Scan

Features
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Stop guessing, start profiting! Sole Scan is the ultimate toolkit for sneaker resellers, requiring a Premium subscription to unlock its full suite of features after download. Subscribe to Sole Scan Premium to: Instantly Scan Barcodes: Identify sneakers and access comprehensive market data right away. Use Manual SKU Lookup: Check prices and details even without the original box. Access Multi-Platform Data: View lowest asks, highest bids (from StockX), and recent eBay listings all in one place. Calculate Estimated Payouts: Understand your potential profit based on your StockX seller level and region (UK/USA). Manage Your Inventory: Track your sneaker stock, including purchase price, date, size, and current market value. Add photos and notes for each item. Mark items as sold and record sale price and date. Track Costs & Income: Log all your business-related expenses and income. Attach receipts (images/PDFs) for easy record-keeping. View Financial Summaries: Get an overview of your sales, expenses, and profitability with easy-to-understand financial reports and graphs.Export Your Data: Generate CSV files of your inventory and financial transactions for offline analysis or accounting. Save Unlimited Scan History: Keep track of every sneaker you've researched. Sole Scan provides the critical market data, inventory management, and financial tracking tools needed for smarter, more profitable reselling decisions. Download the app for free to explore the interface, then subscribe to Premium to activate scanning, data lookup, inventory management, financial tracking, and all other powerful features. (Note: A Premium subscription, available via in-app purchase, is required to use scanning, data lookup, payout calculation, inventory management, financial tracking, history features, and data export.) The most up-to-date terms of service will be displayed on - https://solescan.co.uk/terms

Screenshots

Remote Control for Virgin TV4 screens
Sole Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sole Scan at every 5 days against Remote Control for Virgin TV's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Virgin TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sole Scan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote Control for Virgin TV versus Sole Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Virgin TVSole Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanva,LLCCormac Mulvenna

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Control for Virgin TV

One-time1
  • One Time Upgrade$6.99
1 purchases

Sole Scan

Subscriptions1
  • Sole Scan Premium Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Remote Control for Virgin TV free?
Remote Control for Virgin TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sole Scan free?
Sole Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Control for Virgin TV or Sole Scan have ads?
Neither Remote Control for Virgin TV nor Sole Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Virgin TV or Sole Scan?
Remote Control for Virgin TV ships an update every 5 months, and Sole Scan every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Control for Virgin TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sole Scan on October 30, 2026.

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