Comparison

Direct TV Remote Control App vs WLED Hub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Direct TV Remote Control App

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Effortlessly control all major smart TV brands and over 100 TV models with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like quick setup, full-function control, and stylish themes.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Supports 100+ TV brands
  • Automatic Wi-Fi network detection
  • Full-function remote control
  • Multiple TV management
  • Customizable remote themes
  • Family screen time management
Features
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TV Remote Control - Smart & Universal Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate smart TV remote - do more than just change channels! Control your TV with style, convenience, and total freedom, whether you’re at home, at work, or anywhere in between. Key Features: Works with all major smart TVs - Supports Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen, VIDAA, Fire TV, and more. Supports 100+ TV brands - Including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Amazon, Google, Roku, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, and others. Quick setup - Automatically detect TVs on your Wi-Fi network. Full-function remote - Adjust volume, switch channels, search, play/pause, mute, and more. Multiple TVs? No problem! - Easily switch between connected TVs. Stylish remote themes - Choose a layout that matches your home or office vibe. Control from anywhere in your home - Works across the same Wi-Fi network. Family-friendly - Manage screen time by turning off the TV for breaks, homework, or rest. After purchasing an auto-renewable subscription, you will get access to: Premium remote themes and layouts Advanced customization options for buttons and controls Priority support and faster updates Access to exclusive smart tools and features How to connect: Turn on your TV and wait 30 seconds for it to wake from sleep. Make sure your iPhone/iPad is on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Open the app and start controlling instantly! Note: This app is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, etc. Take full control - download now and enjoy a remote you’ll actually love using! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtHqL-Yg2ZQVIVkKJUvKbJvSm6dPDXvt0cclKaPulgU/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNaTf6cPqmVOtxPEZh3Urw8zQvm5u9v_pNMmKGoSjGs/edit?tab=t.0

About

WLED Hub

Control your WLED-compatible LED lights from your local network. Discover devices, manage colors and effects, create custom presets and playlists, and use home screen widgets and Siri for quick access. Offers a free tier for single devices and a Pro subscription for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Discover WLED devices on local network
  • Control power, brightness, color, and effects
  • Create and manage WLED presets and playlists
  • Home Screen widgets for quick access
  • Siri voice control for lighting
  • Manage multiple lamps and settings
Features
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WLED Hub is a native controller for WLED-compatible LED lights. Discover lamps on your local network, organize your devices, and control the lighting you use every day from one focused app. Use WLED Hub to: - Discover WLED devices with local network scanning. - Add lamps manually by IP address, hostname, or URL. - Turn lights on or off and adjust brightness quickly. - Control your lights by voice with Siri. - Choose colors, effects, palettes, sync, and sleep timer settings. - Create, rename, update, and delete WLED presets. - Build playlists that cycle through presets right on the lamp. - Keep favorite controls close with Home Screen widgets. - Run WLED actions from Shortcuts and personal automations. - Manage multiple lamps, hidden devices, names, and defaults. - Tune common Wi-Fi and access point settings without opening a browser. Built for WLED owners WLED Hub is designed for people who already use WLED on LED strips, lamps, shelves, desks, rooms, and ambient lighting setups. It works over your local network, so your lights stay under your control at home. Fast everyday control Pick a default lamp, adjust power and brightness, browse effects and palettes, and apply presets without digging through device pages. Widgets make common actions available from the Home Screen, while Shortcuts support automations based on time, Wi-Fi, NFC, location, Siri, and more. Siri commands let you switch lamps, change brightness and color, or apply a preset without touching your phone. Presets and scenes Save the current look of a WLED device as a preset, rename existing presets, update them, or remove old ones. Use presets for movie nights, desk focus, holidays, nighttime lighting, and any scene you return to often. Combine them into playlists that run on the lamp itself, with custom durations, transitions, and shuffle. WLED Hub Pro The free tier is useful for a single device. WLED Hub Pro unlocks multiple devices, preset widgets, Shortcuts actions, and Siri commands for brightness, color, and presets. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription with a free trial where available, or buy lifetime access. Pricing and terms are shown before purchase in the app. Notes WLED Hub requires a WLED-compatible device connected to the same local network for live control. The app is not affiliated with the WLED project. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kSmBjah8X-VnuzCXJkt9B-1-j8CuhWwDZ8Scp6DiT7Q/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p9Rk9-InHbfPKQ7a6oM5uHOyWDAnQX8ooDLdMqHkonw/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Direct TV Remote Control App4 screens
WLED Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WLED Hub at 3 against Direct TV Remote Control App's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Direct TV Remote Control App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and WLED Hub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Direct TV Remote Control App against 4.8 for WLED Hub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Direct TV Remote Control App versus WLED Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirect TV Remote Control AppWLED Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB22 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJulian NordholtVadym Slobodianiuk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Direct TV Remote Control App

Subscriptions1
  • Enjoy TV Remote access!3 Days trial$6.997 Days
3 purchases

WLED Hub

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WLED Hub Pro — Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Direct TV Remote Control App free?
Direct TV Remote Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WLED Hub free?
WLED Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Direct TV Remote Control App or WLED Hub?
WLED Hub is rated higher. Direct TV Remote Control App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WLED Hub averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Direct TV Remote Control App or WLED Hub have ads?
Neither Direct TV Remote Control App nor WLED Hub shows ads.

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