# FireStick Remote Control TV — user reviews > 90 indexed App Store user reviews of FireStick Remote Control TV by Mission Dynamic LLC, rated 4.51/5 from 3,941 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control-tv/id1581167776/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control-tv/id1581167776.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,200 · 4★ 249 · 3★ 113 · 2★ 57 · 1★ 322 ## What do users think of FireStick Remote Control TV? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Can use as a remote when original is lost - ⚡️ Fast and easy connection **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't work, unable to connect - 💰 Requires paid subscription to use - 🔍 Inaccurate instructions - 📺 Doesn't work with Fire TV, only Fire TV Stick - 🛑 Glitchy, keeps disconnecting - 🚫 Doesn't scroll or access apps - 🤖 Bloated with ads and permissions - ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive **Commonly reported bugs** - Can't navigate settings without original remote - Buttons don't work as expected - Frequent crashes and disconnections **Most requested features** - Ability to use without original remote - Better compatibility with Fire TV devices - More reliable and stable connection ## Newest reviews (19 of 90) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-04-06, version 1.0.8* This app doesn’t work and I would like me money refunded ### 1/5 — Garbage *2024-03-04, version 1.0.8* Absolute garbage does not work at all do not waste your money ### 1/5 — Won’t connect, bad instructions *2024-02-24, version 1.0.8* The instructions on the app tell me to go to ‘developer options’. This is not an option on my Fire TV. The app won’t connect. I cannot control my tv with it. ### 1/5 — Why do you need my photos? *2024-02-20, version 1.0.8* I was just getting this app and got a request saying can fire stick remote have your photos so that was weird do not get.also I know you do not need to click yes but still do not buy. ### 1/5 — Not working *2024-02-12, version 1.0.8* I downloaded this app and it’s only clocking. So it’s not working ### 1/5 — Didn’t work *2024-02-07, version 1.0.8* Paid $10 and it never even recognized my device. Downloaded another app for Free right after and device popped up and connected in seconds. Definitely want a refund ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-01-12, version 1.0.8* I want my money back! Downloaded this on my phone and it won’t connect to any device at all, even when troubleshooting. Give me my money back ! ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2023-11-18, version 1.0.8* Doesn’t work have 5 various devices for firetv and none of them work. Just get the official Amazon firetv app. I tried to get this to use on my watch specifically and can’t get to work even on my phone. ### 1/5 — Trash - Won’t Even Connect *2023-11-12, version 1.0.8* I’ve tried to connect to 2 different Fire Sticks (1 newer gen, 1 2-3 yrs old). I turned the debugging on and connected to the same network as instructed. Reset the Fire Sticks, the App, my phone, my router, everything I could think of doing, I did. And it just sits there trying to connect. And, the “app support” link in the App Store is broken. They want $10 for a lifetime purchase, which I was happy to pay for a remote that would let me use my watch, which is the only reason I was trying to find a non-Amazon remote app. But, don’t waste your time. The way this thing is setup, it encourages you to spend the money for the premium subscription before you even get it to connect. Trash company offering no support for a trash app. Change my mind, tell me where I’m wrong here? ### 1/5 — Trash - Won’t Even Connect *2023-10-27* I’ve tried to connect to 2 different Fire Sticks (1 newer gen, 1 2-3 yrs old). I turned the debugging on and connected to the same network as instructed. Reset the Fire Sticks, the App, my phone, my router, everything I could think of doing, I did. And it just sits there trying to connect. And, the “app support” link in the App Store is broken. They want $10 for a lifetime purchase, which I was happy to pay for a remote that would let me use my watch. But, don’t waste your time. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2023-10-06, version 1.0.8* Fake reviews nothing works ### 1/5 — Broken, don’t bother *2023-09-30, version 1.0.8* I should have read others advice. Confirmed as Does Not Work. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Waist *2023-09-09, version 1.0.8* Paid for the app when you could literally get the Amazon fire tv app for free. Which actually works. DON’T BUY! ### 1/5 — No just no *2023-09-04, version 1.0.8* This app is hard to use and dum not worth the adds ### 1/5 — Worthless for me *2023-08-24, version 1.0.8* I purchased this app, thinking it would replace my fire stick remote. However, my Firestick remote is broken so I cannot access the configuration required to setup this new remote. It would’ve been nice to have had a trial period to make sure it works. ### 1/5 — terrible app *2023-08-17, version 1.0.8* doesn’t work & it’s a waste of space on your phone. if i could give it zero stars i would. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work and makes you pay *2023-08-12, version 1.0.8* Makes you pay for everything.. super pointless and a waste of an app ### 1/5 — 1 star *2023-06-05, version 1.0.8* Don’t use this app. This app is consistently bipolar and barely stays connected to the firestick. ### 1/5 — Scam *2023-06-04, version 1.0.8* This remote don’t work it is a scam! In the instructions they tell you to go to settings then my fire tv then developer options. Developer options don’t exist. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-06-11, version 1.0.8* Does not work. Beware of photo library access requested by that app which should never require! ### 1/5 — Trash *2026-06-04, version 1.0.8* Does not connect ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with firestick *2025-03-14, version 1.0.8* Isn’t free and doesn’t work with firestick and Apple Watch. Horrible garbage. ### 1/5 — Do not download it it is terrible *2025-02-25, version 1.0.8* It won’t even work i tried it one time and never again something popped up on my tv i was so mad and liked to smashed the tv with my bare hands ### 1/5 — This app is a scam *2024-10-02, version 1.0.8* Charged me $10 to use remote unlimited and it does not work. Use the real fire tv app and save time and money. ### 1/5 — Ripoff *2024-09-03, version 1.0.8* Should be free, stop scamming people. Dishonest work. Don’t download or waste your time. ### 1/5 — Do not buy. You get charged and don’t get anything *2024-07-18, version 1.0.8* I paid the lifetime premium and didn’t get a remote. All I got was a pop-up of a page that says it’s scrolling but never goes anywhere and has no option or settings. ### 1/5 — Pointless *2024-06-23, version 1.0.8* My fire tv remote stopped working and just started playing ads after not finding the remote. I downloaded this app to use and it only auto connects if you pay a subscription fee just for the remote app. ### 1/5 — DATA MUNCHER *2024-06-12, version 1.0.8* why is one of the first things this app is asking for (after a subscription) is ACCESS TO PHOTO LIBRARY???? weird dusty and disgusting bye ### 1/5 — Waste of money & phone storage *2024-05-27, version 1.0.8* Originally got this app and liked it because it allowed me to use my watch. Found it kind of annoying that I had to use my phone to connect first, even after getting a data plan on my watch, but still thought it was worth the money for the premium version. Worked for a bit then started to get glitchy. Stopped working after a month and that was 2 years ago. Doesn’t even show up to connect and there hasn’t been an update since. Disappointed ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fire stick *2023-05-31, version 1.0.8* I love it ### 5/5 — Firestick *2023-03-23, version 1.0.8* Not compatible with 4k firestick?? ### 5/5 — Very nice *2023-01-15, version 1.0.8* I lost my remote couldn’t watch anything to save the day ### 5/5 — I can always find it! *2022-11-17, version 1.0.8* Works as well as the little one I lose all the time. ### 5/5 — Fire tv remote *2022-07-19, version 1.0.8* Lost my remote can’t find it this helps ### 5/5 — Good app *2022-03-16* I have been using this app ever since I lost my tv remote and this app has worked boomed even tho I didn’t have my remote I was still able to access the tv and be able to use channels and apps❤️ ### 5/5 — To download fire stick remote *2022-02-12* Fast and easy connection ### 5/5 — This app is 🔥 *2021-08-19, version 1.0.0* Best remote app out there! ### 3/5 — Not reliable *2023-09-11, version 1.0.8* It works some times. It shuts down and won’t work at times ### 3/5 — Remote review *2021-09-27, version 1.0.5* It’s ok there are adds and it is laggy. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*