Remote for Fire devices vs FireApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Saves last remote for quick access
- No installation required
- Fast touchpad and keyboard
- Easy-to-use interface
- Supports Fire TV, Cube, and Stick
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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
FireApp
Control your Smart TV using your iOS device. This app offers a virtual remote with a touchpad, keyboard, and volume controls. It connects automatically and supports a wide range of TV models, with regular updates for new devices.
- Virtual remote control
- Automatic device connection
- Touchpad navigation
- Built-in keyboard
- Volume adjustment
- Power off function
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FireApp — TV Remote Control is your go-to virtual remote for seamlessly managing your Smart TV with your iOS Device. Functionality: — Enjoy a fully functional remote control at your fingertips. — Experience automatic device connection for hassle-free setup. — Navigate with ease using the touchpad for menu exploration and quick typing on web apps. — Adjust the volume up or down effortlessly. — Simplify your searches with the built-in keyboard. — Power off your TV with a single tap. — Stay up-to-date with regular updates to support a wide range of new TV models. To utilize this remote control, ensure that your iOS device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. — If the connection encounters any issues, try restarting your iPhone, Smart TV, and Wi-Fi router for a smoother experience. Subscription Details: — Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. — Subscriptions will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period concludes, specifying the renewal cost. — Manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase. — Any remaining time from a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to the respective publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Fire devices at none against FireApp's shown. Remote for Fire devices also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 417). FireApp's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 30%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Remote for Fire devices sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 FireApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire devices has 5.6K ratings behind it against 417, 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 49% of FireApp's.
Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, FireApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Fire devices | FireApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.6K ratings) — better | 4.3 (417 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | 49.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | 417 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oz Shabbatth | ZipoApps |
Customer experience
Remote for Fire devices
FireApp
User reviews
Remote for Fire devices
From 5.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Able to control multiple Fire sticks
- 👍 Looks and functions like the physical remote
- 👍 Reliable and authentic substitute for the physical remote
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work/connect consistently
- ⏱️ Slow response/commands take too long to register
- 💰 Too many ads/in-app purchases
- 🔌 Requires original remote for setup
FireApp
From 417 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good remote control
- 👍 Works well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connection issues
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
FireApp
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices
Requested features
2 requests- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices
In-app purchases
Remote for Fire devices
- No Ads$1.99
FireApp
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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