Comparison

Smart Remote vs Remote Control for FireStick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Remote

Control your Fire TV device with your iPhone or iPad. Stream photos and videos directly from your camera roll to your TV. Features include easy remote and media playback controls, app switching, and a keyboard for simplified text input.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Fire TV
  • Media streaming from camera roll
  • App and channel switching
  • Keyboard for text input
  • Easy media playback controls
Features
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This remote control allows you to control your Fire TV using your iPhone/iPad. It also allows you to stream media content (Photos or Videos) directly from your Camera Roll. [Features] - Easy remote & media playing controls - Cast photos & videos from your Camera Roll - Switch between your favorite apps and channels - Keyboard feature to simplify text input and search [In-app Purchases] You can be a premium user through auto-renewing subscription or one-time purchase. Weekly: $4.99 Monthly: $12.99 Lifetime: $39.99 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Legal: Please see Smart Remote "Terms of Services" and "Privacy Policy": Terms of Service: https://weewoo.com/TermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: https://weewoo.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

About

Remote Control for FireStick

Control your streaming devices with your phone. Navigate menus, launch apps, and input text easily using a familiar interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based touch controls
  • Built-in keyboard for text input
  • One-tap app and channel access
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing Remote Control for TV Stick and other streaming devices — the ultimate solution for managing your entertainment experience directly from your phone! With intuitive swipe-based touch controls and seamless connectivity, you can effortlessly navigate your device from anywhere in your home. Simply connect your phone and your streaming device to the same Wi-Fi network, and you're ready to go. Key Features: • Easy Text Input: Simplify text input and searches with the built-in keyboard feature. • Quick Access: Access your favorite apps and channels with just one tap. • User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a straightforward, easy-to-use interface for hassle-free control. • Large Touchpad: Ensures easy navigation through menus and content. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries. Simplify your TV watching experience and enjoy seamless control over your entertainment system. You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $5.99; 1-month subscription from $14.99; 12-month subscription from $34.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Smart Remote4 screens
Remote Control for FireStick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for FireStick at 4.9 against Smart Remote's 2.9. Remote Control for FireStick also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 70%). Smart Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (585 vs 120). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for FireStick sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for FireStick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 585 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Smart Remote's written reviews are positive against 92% of Remote Control for FireStick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Remote versus Remote Control for FireStick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart RemoteRemote Control for FireStick
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (585 ratings)4.9 (120 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings585 — better120
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBIG WIN LABS S.L.AppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Smart Remote

All ratings586 ratings
Positive45.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative52.0%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative28.1%

Remote Control for FireStick

All ratings115 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

User reviews

Smart Remote

From 585 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick response time
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 📵 Requires constant connection

Remote Control for FireStick

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effortless device navigation
  • 👍 Clutter-free navigation
  • 🚀 Efficient search
  • 👍 Intuitive typing experience
  • 👍 Great app setup

Bugs and requests

Smart Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't connect to Fire TV
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Double charging issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add volume control
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Offer a one-time purchase option

Remote Control for FireStick

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smart Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
7 purchases

Remote Control for FireStick

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Access with Trial3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Access$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Access with Trial3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Smart Remote free?
Smart Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for FireStick free?
Remote Control for FireStick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Remote or Remote Control for FireStick?
Remote Control for FireStick is rated higher. Smart Remote averages 2.9 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while Remote Control for FireStick averages 4.9 from 120 ratings.
Do Smart Remote or Remote Control for FireStick have ads?
Neither Smart Remote nor Remote Control for FireStick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote or Remote Control for FireStick?
Smart Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control for FireStick every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote Control for FireStick on October 24, 2026.

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