Comparison

emberconnect vs FireStick Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

emberconnect

Control and configure your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS) with this app. Adjust settings like shutdown timers and LED brightness, and monitor real-time power usage. Reduce energy waste and save money on your electricity bills.

Highlights
  • Control Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip
  • Configure shutdown timer
  • Adjust LED brightness
  • Monitor real-time power usage
  • Reduce energy waste
  • Save money on electricity
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The Emberconnect app enables the complete control and configuration of your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS). From the app, the user can control and configure their preferred Emberstrip behavior, including shutdown timer and LED brightness settings; as well as monitor their current (real-time) power usage. The Embertec Emberstrip™ 8 AV+ is an advanced powerstrip suitable for all audio visual devices, reducing energy usage and saving you money when your audio visual equipment is not being used. It addresses both standby and active power waste. Embertec are pioneers in addressing wasteful energy usage in audio visual and computer environments. To find out more visit: http://www.embertec.com.

About

FireStick Remote Control

Control your Fire TV devices directly from your iPhone or iPad with intuitive swipe gestures. This app simplifies text input, allows casting of photos and videos, and provides quick access to your favorite apps and channels. Connect your device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe-based remote control
  • Keyboard for easy text input and search
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Quick access to favorite apps
  • Automatic device connection
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Firestick Remote Control allows you to control your fire TV directly from iPhone/iPad using intuitive swipe based touch controls. Just connect an iPhone and TV or a media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using this mobile app. # Key Features ◆ Intuitive swipe based remote control. ◆ Keyboard feature to simplify text input and search. ◆ Cast your Photo & Video ◆ Quick access to your favorite apps and channels. ◆ Automatic connection to a device. ◆ Amazing design with cool and easy interface. NOTES: ◆ This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Firestick Remote Control” App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/termsconditions

Screenshots

emberconnect4 screens
FireStick Remote Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FireStick Remote Control at 4.6 against emberconnect's 1.7. FireStick Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 16) and review sentiment (33% vs 13%). emberconnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. FireStick Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. emberconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireStick Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireStick Remote Control has 28K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of emberconnect's written reviews are positive against 33% of FireStick Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

emberconnect ships an update every 3 weeks, FireStick Remote Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
emberconnect versus FireStick Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteremberconnectFireStick Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (16 ratings)4.6 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews33.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1628K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#57 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmbertecBhim Singh

Customer experience

emberconnect

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%

FireStick Remote Control

All ratings28,412 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews434 reviews
Positive33.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative57.4%

Bugs and requests

emberconnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FireStick Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect or reconnect device
  • Crashes and freezes during use
  • Unreliable remote control functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control integration
  • Ability to use without physical remote
  • Reduced ad frequency in free version

In-app purchases

None

emberconnect

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FireStick Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Fire Stick Remote Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Fire Stick Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Fire Stick Remote Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fire Stick Remote Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is emberconnect free?
emberconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireStick Remote Control free?
FireStick Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, emberconnect or FireStick Remote Control?
FireStick Remote Control is rated higher. emberconnect averages 1.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while FireStick Remote Control averages 4.6 from 28K ratings.
Do emberconnect or FireStick Remote Control have ads?
FireStick Remote Control shows ads; emberconnect does not.
Which is updated more often, emberconnect or FireStick Remote Control?
emberconnect ships an update every 3 weeks, and FireStick Remote Control every 3 months. Most recently, emberconnect was updated on September 28, 2026 and FireStick Remote Control on October 15, 2026.

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