# TV Remote Controller vs FireStick Remote Control

The clearest difference is price: FireStick Remote Control at Free against TV Remote Controller's $0.99. FireStick Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 2K) and chart position (#29 vs #180). TV Remote Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

FireStick Remote Control is free to download; TV Remote Controller costs $0.99 up front. FireStick Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TV Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TV Remote Controller against 4.7 for FireStick Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireStick Remote Control has 30K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of TV Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 34% of FireStick Remote Control's.

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, FireStick Remote Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Controller | FireStick Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186/reviews)** | [4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control/id1492703474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 | **#29** |
| Size | 14 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Siginur](https://appshunter.io/developer/628533273) | [Bhim Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577936321) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your LG Smart TV with your phone. This app offers a touch pad, navigation, voice control, and media playback for webOS and Netcast models. Easily switch inputs, launch apps, and even turn your TV on and off.

**Highlights:** webOS and Netcast TV support, Touch, navigation, and number pads, Mouse control, Voice control, Media playback, App launching, Wake on LAN

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🚀 Flawless connectivity
- 💡 Affordable one-time cost
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer LG TVs
- 🐛 Connection failures after updates
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Inability to detect or connect to some LG TVs

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck during connection attempts
- Unexpected app crashes
- Fails to detect LG TV on some networks

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard support
- Implement TV power on/off functionality
- Improve cursor/pointer responsiveness
- Add channel list feature


### FireStick Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote-control/id1492703474)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Lifestyle, #156 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your Fire TV devices directly from your iPhone or iPad with intuitive swipe gestures. This app simplifies text input, allows casting of photos and videos, and provides quick access to your favorite apps and channels. Connect your device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe-based remote control, Keyboard for easy text input and search, Cast photos and videos, Quick access to favorite apps, Automatic device connection, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Stick Remote Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Remote Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Fire Stick Remote Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Fire Stick Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient remote functionality
- 🚀 Easy setup and pairing
- 💡 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and lag
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect or reconnect device
- Crashes and freezes during use
- Unreliable remote control functionality

**Requested features**

- Volume control integration
- Ability to use without physical remote
- Reduced ad frequency in free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Controller free?

TV Remote Controller costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FireStick Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Controller or FireStick Remote Control?

TV Remote Controller is rated higher. TV Remote Controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while FireStick Remote Control averages 4.7 from 30K ratings.

### Do TV Remote Controller or FireStick Remote Control have ads?

FireStick Remote Control shows ads; TV Remote Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Controller or FireStick Remote Control?

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, and FireStick Remote Control every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote Controller was updated on October 29, 2026 and FireStick Remote Control on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TV Remote Controller or FireStick Remote Control?

TV Remote Controller currently peaks at #180 in the App Store charts, and FireStick Remote Control at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*