# Puck Remote App vs Remote for Fire TV

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for Fire TV at 4.5 against Puck Remote App's 3.1. Remote for Fire TV also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 26). Puck Remote App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Fire TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Puck Remote App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for Fire TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire TV has 10K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Puck Remote App's written reviews are positive against 31% of Remote for Fire TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Puck Remote App ships an update every 6 months, Remote for Fire TV every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puck Remote App | Remote for Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-remote-app/id1146524965/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SmashToast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983428042) | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) |

## What reviewers say

### Puck Remote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-remote-app/id1146524965)

Control your home devices with your smartphone. This application works with a specific external hardware module to provide a unified remote control experience, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Unified home device control, Replaces multiple physical remotes, Requires external Bluetooth LE to IR module, Seamless home interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote for Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398)

Control your Fire TV devices with your phone. This app offers a comprehensive remote, keyboard for easy typing, and voice search functionality. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive remote control, Quick keyboard access, Voice control with microphone, Cast photos and videos, Smooth touchpad navigation, Automatic device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promotional Offer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Fire Stick Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire TV Remote Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Fire TV Remote Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive remote
- 👍 Convenient for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Significant lag/delay
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all Fire TV devices
- 💰 Requires paid subscription to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Fire TV
- OK button doesn't work
- Keeps disconnecting

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ability to control volume
- Option to save device IP addresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puck Remote App free?

Puck Remote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote for Fire TV free?

Remote for Fire TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puck Remote App or Remote for Fire TV?

Remote for Fire TV is rated higher. Puck Remote App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Remote for Fire TV averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Puck Remote App or Remote for Fire TV have ads?

Remote for Fire TV shows ads; Puck Remote App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puck Remote App or Remote for Fire TV?

Puck Remote App ships an update every 6 months, and Remote for Fire TV every 8 months. Most recently, Puck Remote App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV on October 19, 2026.

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