ESP Alexa vs FireApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESP Alexa
This SDK enables developers to integrate Amazon's Alexa Voice Service and Google Voice Assistant into ESP32 microcontroller-based devices. It's designed for evaluating voice assistant integrations in smart speakers and IoT products.
- Alexa Voice Service integration
- Google Voice Assistant integration
- Dialogflow conversational interface
- ESP32 microcontroller support
- IoT device integration
- Voice assistant evaluation
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The ESP-Voice-Assistant SDK provides an implementation of Amazon's Alexa Voice Service, Google Voice Assistant and Google's conversational interface (aka Dialogflow) for ESP32 microcontroller. This facilitates the developers to evaluate ESP32 based voice assistant/s integrated devices like speakers and IoT devices. https://github.com/espressif/esp-va-sdk
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 rating: FireApp at 4.3 against ESP Alexa's 2.3. FireApp also leads on ratings volume (417 vs 3) and review sentiment (49% vs 33%). ESP Alexa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ESP Alexa asks for nothing beyond the download.
FireApp holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireApp has 417 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ESP Alexa's written reviews are positive against 49% of FireApp's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | ESP Alexa | FireApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (417 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 49.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 417 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | ZipoApps |
Customer experience
ESP Alexa
FireApp
Bugs and requests
ESP Alexa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
ESP Alexa
No in-app purchases
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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- Remote Control for FireApp Now$9.991 Month
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
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- Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
