# Smart Remote vs Remote Control for FireStick

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote | Remote Control for FireStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-fire-tv-stick/id1471125130/reviews) | **[4.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-firestick/id6504462970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIG WIN LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591059564) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-fire-tv-stick/id1471125130)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Remote Control for FireStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-firestick/id6504462970)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access with Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access with Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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


## Frequently asked 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 30, 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.*