# UpRent vs Remote control for FireApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpRent at none against Remote control for FireApp's 10. UpRent also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Remote control for FireApp's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote control for FireApp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. UpRent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpRent ships an update every 5 months, Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpRent | Remote control for FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fireapp/id6450437644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fragment Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678800835) | [Pin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759292053) |

## What reviewers say

### UpRent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uprent/id1459047712)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote control for FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fireapp/id6450437644)

Control your smart TV with your phone using this app. It offers features like channel switching, voice control, screen mirroring, and a built-in keyboard, all without needing infrared equipment. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for a seamless remote experience.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connection, no infrared needed, Fast and delay-free connection, Channel and volume control, Voice control for Alexa, Cast photos and videos, Low latency screen mirroring, Built-in keyboard and touchpad

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly New | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| test | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Offer New | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly  Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpRent free?

UpRent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote control for FireApp free?

Remote control for FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do UpRent or Remote control for FireApp have ads?

Remote control for FireApp shows ads; UpRent does not.

### Which is updated more often, UpRent or Remote control for FireApp?

UpRent ships an update every 5 months, and Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. Most recently, UpRent was updated on May 17, 2026 and Remote control for FireApp on September 23, 2026.

---

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