# Remote for Fire devices vs FireStick Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for Fire devices at 30% against FireStick Universal TV Remote's 0%. Remote for Fire devices also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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 FireStick Universal TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote for Fire devices holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire devices has 5.6K ratings behind it against 163, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Remote for Fire devices's written reviews are positive against 0% of FireStick Universal TV Remote's.

Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, FireStick Universal TV Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Fire devices | FireStick Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-devices/id1455920735/reviews)** | [3.9 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-universal-tv-remote/id1613505745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 163 |
| Positive reviews | **30.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) |

## 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


### FireStick Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-universal-tv-remote/id1613505745)

Control your smart TV or streaming stick with your phone. This app offers a fully functional remote experience with a fast keyboard for searches and channel shortcuts. Connects automatically to your devices over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Fully functional TV remote, Stable device connection, Fast keyboard for search, Channel shortcuts, Automatic device connection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Fire devices free?

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

### Is FireStick Universal TV Remote free?

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

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

Remote for Fire devices is rated higher. Remote for Fire devices averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while FireStick Universal TV Remote averages 3.9 from 163 ratings.

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

Neither Remote for Fire devices nor FireStick Universal TV Remote shows ads.

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

Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, and FireStick Universal TV Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Remote for Fire devices was updated on November 2, 2026 and FireStick Universal TV Remote on November 3, 2026.

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