Comparison

Remote for Fire devices vs Fire TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote for Fire devices

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
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Fire app. It was designed with care to try and bring Amazon's users an overall better experience. Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes and typing * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface This remote works on: 1) FireTV devices 2) FireCube devices 3) FireStick devices 4) Any other Fire device created by Amazon Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on support@os-apps.com

About

Fire TV Remote

Control your Fire TV and Fire Stick with ease using this app. Features include a built-in keyboard for quick searches, trackpad navigation, and voice control. Connects automatically or manually to your device for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Fire TV/Stick remote control
  • Built-in keyboard for search
  • Trackpad navigation
  • Voice control
  • Auto and manual connection
  • Access favorite apps/channels
Features
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Introducing Fire TV and Fire Stick remote control app. With our app, you can easily control your Fire Stick and Fire TV from your device, making it simple and easy to access your favorite apps and channels. Our built-in keyboard feature allows you to search for anything quickly and watch it on your Fire TV with ease. Navigating through your Fire Stick has never been simpler with our easy navigation, built-in keyboard and fast access to your favorite channels and apps. The Fire Stick Remote Control feature supports all Fire Stick functions and remote buttons, giving you full control over your device. Type quickly and efficiently with the built-in keyboard functionality, and use your device as a trackpad to navigate quickly. Voice control is also available, allowing you to use your voice to type or search for anything with Fire Stick Remote. And with the Auto Connection and Manual Connection options, connecting to your Fire Stick device has never been easier. The app will connect automatically or you can type in your device IP to connect manually. Experience the ultimate in convenience and control with our Fire TV and Fire Stick remote control app. Download now and take control of your Fire Stick and Fire TV experience. Premium Features: - Unlimited usage of the remote control - Unlimited usage of the built-in keyboard - Unlimited usage of the built-in trackPad - Remove Ads * Upon confirmation of purchase of your subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. * Subscription will auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and payment is charged to your iTunes account. The renewal cost depends on your subscription plan. Our standard subscription plans: Weekly subscription is $ 5.99 Monthly subscription is $ 9.99 Lifetime subscription is $ 29.99 For other currencies, the price matches the price level in the App Store Price Matrix. * Subscription with a free trial period automatically renews to a paid subscription After the 3 days of free trial. You can cancel or manage the automatic renewal of the free trial by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Cancellation will take effect 24 hours after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be transferred to a free service. * Please note: Any unused portion of the three-day free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period. * For any other information, see our privacy policy and terms of use. Privacy Policy : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSc7cUBKIfLVoA53qCr3nHx57s_octjfx8xOBv4hMzs/edit?usp=sharing Terms Of Use : https://docs.google.com/document/d/15tCWD9JjPQHrUB55zUMwOTMHt-o8aNDRiSyX_fkVYeY/edit?usp=sharing Disclaimer: Our App is not an affiliated entity of Amazon.com Inc. and "Fire Stick Remote - Fire TV" application is not an official product of Amazon.com Inc. or its affiliates. This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. License: https://developer.amazon.com/support/legal/pml

Screenshots

Remote for Fire devices4 screens
Fire TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Fire devices at none against Fire TV Remote's shown. Remote for Fire devices also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 59). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote for Fire devices sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fire TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for Fire devices holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire devices has 5.6K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, Fire TV Remote every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote for Fire devices versus Fire TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Fire devicesFire TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.6K ratings) — better4.1 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthHamza El karmouni

Customer experience

Remote for Fire devices

All ratings5,565 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative63.7%

Fire TV Remote

All ratings54 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative25.9%

Bugs and requests

Remote for Fire devices

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Fire TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote for Fire devices

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
9 purchases

Fire TV Remote

Subscriptions8
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices$6.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote For Fire Devices$39.99

Questions

Is Remote for Fire devices free?
Remote for Fire devices is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fire TV Remote free?
Fire TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Fire devices or Fire TV Remote?
Remote for Fire devices is rated higher. Remote for Fire devices averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Fire TV Remote averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.
Do Remote for Fire devices or Fire TV Remote have ads?
Fire TV Remote shows ads; Remote for Fire devices does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Fire devices or Fire TV Remote?
Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fire TV Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Remote for Fire devices was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fire TV Remote on October 30, 2026.

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