# Smart Projector Control vs FireStick Remote Control TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Projector Control at 83% against FireStick Remote Control TV's 10%. Smart Projector Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). FireStick Remote Control TV's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FireStick Remote Control TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Smart Projector Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

FireStick Remote Control TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireStick Remote Control TV has 4K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Smart Projector Control's written reviews are positive against 10% of FireStick Remote Control TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, FireStick Remote Control TV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Projector Control | FireStick Remote Control TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-projector-control/id1139035542/reviews) | **[4.5 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control-tv/id1581167776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 9.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/646285651) | [Mission Dynamic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525935583) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Projector Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-projector-control/id1139035542)

Control Panasonic projectors remotely from your smartphone. Connect via Wi-Fi or USB to operate the projector and monitor its status directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Remote projector operation, Projector status monitoring, Wi-Fi connectivity, USB connectivity, Compatibility with Panasonic projectors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FireStick Remote Control TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control-tv/id1581167776)

Control your Fire TV device directly from your iPhone. This app offers intuitive swipe controls, seamless network connectivity, and quick access to apps and content. Simplify your TV experience with easy navigation and search.

**Highlights:** Remote control for Firestick TV, Cast photos & videos, Keyboard for text input and search, One-click access to apps and channels, User-friendly interface, Automatic device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Can use as a remote when original is lost
- ⚡️ Fast and easy connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Can't navigate settings without original remote
- Buttons don't work as expected
- Frequent crashes and disconnections

**Requested features**

- Ability to use without original remote
- Better compatibility with Fire TV devices
- More reliable and stable connection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Projector Control free?

Smart Projector Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FireStick Remote Control TV free?

FireStick Remote Control TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Projector Control or FireStick Remote Control TV?

FireStick Remote Control TV is rated higher. Smart Projector Control averages 2.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while FireStick Remote Control TV averages 4.5 from 4K ratings.

### Do Smart Projector Control or FireStick Remote Control TV have ads?

FireStick Remote Control TV shows ads; Smart Projector Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Projector Control or FireStick Remote Control TV?

Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, and FireStick Remote Control TV every 4 days. Most recently, Smart Projector Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and FireStick Remote Control TV on October 25, 2026.

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