# Remote for Fire devices vs Fire Remote for TV

The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Fire devices at none against Fire Remote for TV's shown. Remote for Fire devices also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 10%). Fire Remote for TV's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 5.6K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Fire devices sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fire Remote for TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Remote for Fire devices against 4.3 for Fire Remote for TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Remote for TV has 40K ratings behind it against 5.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Remote for Fire devices's written reviews are positive against 10% of Fire Remote for TV's.

Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, Fire Remote for TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Fire devices | Fire Remote for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-devices/id1455920735/reviews)** | [4.3 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **30.4% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [TV Cast Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626984840) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Fire devices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-devices/id1455920735)

Control your Amazon Fire devices with a user-friendly interface. Features a fast touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and typing. Saves your last remote for quick access.

**Highlights:** Saves last remote for quick access, No installation required, Fast touchpad and keyboard, Easy-to-use interface, Supports Fire TV, Cube, and Stick

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Able to control multiple Fire sticks
- 👍 Looks and functions like the physical remote
- 👍 Reliable and authentic substitute for the physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work/connect consistently
- ⏱️ Slow response/commands take too long to register
- 💰 Too many ads/in-app purchases
- 🔌 Requires original remote for setup

**Reported bugs**

- Frequently disconnects/requires reconnecting
- Doesn't detect/connect to Fire TV devices properly
- Crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add power button
- Make buttons more accessible on screen
- Allow volume control from phone
- Improve connection speed and reliability


### Fire Remote for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670)

Control your Amazon Fire TV devices with your iPhone or iPad. Stream photos, videos, and music from your device or cloud storage directly to your TV. Includes a keyboard for easy text input and quick access to apps.

**Highlights:** Fully functional remote control, Keyboard for text input, Quick app access, Cast photos and videos, Stream cloud media, Web content casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after every button press
- Remote control not working as expected
- Casting feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Volume control option
- Improved screen mirroring capabilities
- Better support for iPhone/iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Fire devices free?

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

### Is Fire Remote for TV free?

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

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

Remote for Fire devices is rated higher. Remote for Fire devices averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Fire Remote for TV averages 4.3 from 40K ratings.

### Do Remote for Fire devices or Fire Remote for TV have ads?

Fire Remote for TV shows ads; Remote for Fire devices does not.

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

Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fire Remote for TV every 3 months. Most recently, Remote for Fire devices was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fire Remote for TV on September 27, 2026.

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