# emberconnect vs FireStick Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | emberconnect | FireStick Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberconnect/id1057755745/reviews) | **[4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control/id1492703474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **33.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 25 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Embertec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057755744) | [Bhim Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577936321) |

## What reviewers say

### emberconnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberconnect/id1057755745)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FireStick Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control/id1492703474)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Lifestyle, #138 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Stick Remote Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Remote Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Fire Stick Remote Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Fire Stick Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient remote functionality
- 🚀 Easy setup and pairing
- 💡 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and lag
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect or reconnect device
- Crashes and freezes during use
- Unreliable remote control functionality

**Requested features**

- Volume control integration
- Ability to use without physical remote
- Reduced ad frequency in free version


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*