# Remote for Fire devices vs FireRemote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireRemote at 87% against Remote for Fire devices's 30%. Remote for Fire devices's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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 FireRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire devices has 5.6K ratings behind it against 389, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Remote for Fire devices's written reviews are positive against 87% of FireRemote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, FireRemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Fire devices | FireRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-devices/id1455920735/reviews)** | [4.1 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 389 |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## 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


### FireRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044)

Transform your iPhone into a functional remote control for your Fire TV Stick. Easily connect and navigate your device with full keyboard support for searches and quick access to streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Physical remote controls, Automatic scanning and connection, Intuitive and quick operation, Full keyboard support, Quick access to YouTube and Netflix

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FireRemote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireRemote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| FireRemote TV LifeTime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Great app for Fire TV Stick
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💻 Enhances Fire TV Stick experience
- 🎥 Effortless navigation and control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Does not work without physical remote
- 💸 Expensive for a remote app
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during login
- Incompatible with older devices
- Fails to connect to Fire TV Stick

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Ability to cancel subscription
- Support for multiple Fire TV devices
- Voice control integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Fire devices free?

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

### Is FireRemote free?

FireRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Remote for Fire devices is rated higher. Remote for Fire devices averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while FireRemote averages 4.1 from 389 ratings.

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

FireRemote shows ads; Remote for Fire devices does not.

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

Remote for Fire devices ships an update every 2 weeks, and FireRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Fire devices was updated on October 25, 2026 and FireRemote on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*