# ESP Alexa vs FireApp

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP Alexa | FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-alexa/id1464127534/reviews) | **[4.3 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **417** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071176699) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP Alexa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-alexa/id1464127534)

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.

**Highlights:** Alexa Voice Service integration, Google Voice Assistant integration, Dialogflow conversational interface, ESP32 microcontroller support, IoT device integration, Voice assistant evaluation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774)

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.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, Automatic device connection, Touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard, Volume adjustment, Power off function

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp: TV Controller - Show | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp TV Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for FireApp Now | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good remote control
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESP Alexa free?

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

### Is FireApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ESP Alexa or FireApp?

FireApp is rated higher. ESP Alexa averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FireApp averages 4.3 from 417 ratings.

### Do ESP Alexa or FireApp have ads?

FireApp shows ads; ESP Alexa does not.

### Which is updated more often, ESP Alexa or FireApp?

ESP Alexa ships an update every 2 months, and FireApp every 2 months. Most recently, ESP Alexa was updated on October 13, 2026 and FireApp on October 13, 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.*