Comparison

Fire Remote for TV vs FireApp

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

Head to head
About

Fire Remote for TV

Control your Amazon Fire TV devices with your iPhone or iPad. Stream photos, videos, and music from your device or cloud storage directly to your TV. Includes a keyboard for easy text input and quick access to apps.

Highlights
  • Fully functional remote control
  • Keyboard for text input
  • Quick app access
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Stream cloud media
  • Web content casting
Features
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Smart Remote for Amazon Fire TV is designed specifically to control Fire TV using your iPhone, iPad. Supports Fire TV Box, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV. Easily stream media content (photos, videos) directly from your Camera Roll. Cast any media from your cloud acount (Google Drive, Dropbox) to Fire TV. Just connect an iPhone and a TV or media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. Features: - Fully functional remote control Fire TV Stick - Keyboard feature to simplify text input and search - Quick access to your favorite apps and channels. Cast feature: - Cast photos, videos from Camera roll - Cast music from music library - Cast media content from Google Drive, Dropbox - Cast web content to FireStick TV Streaming: - Music videos streamer - News & Sport TV channels Premium Subscription The app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription to access current and future premium categories (price may vary depending on location): - Subscription start from USD 2.99. - a 1-week subscription - a 1-month subscription - a 1-year subscription with 7 days free trial • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) 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. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://tvcastapp.net/policies.html#tos Privacy: https://tvcastapp.net/policies.html Disclaimer: TV Cast Co., Ltd is not an affiliated entity of Amazon.com Inc. and "Smart Remote" application is not an official product of Amazon.com Inc. or its affiliates.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Automatic device connection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Volume adjustment
  • Power off function
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Fire Remote for TV4 screens
FireApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fire Remote for TV and FireApp both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of FireApp's written reviews are positive against 9% of Fire Remote for TV's. Fire Remote for TV's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 419) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Fire Remote for TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Fire Remote for TV against 4.3 for FireApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Remote for TV has 40K ratings behind it against 419, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of Fire Remote for TV's written reviews are positive against 49% of FireApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, FireApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fire Remote for TV versus FireApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire Remote for TVFireApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40K ratings)4.3 (419 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.0% of reviews49.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40K — better419
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB192 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTV Cast Pte. Ltd.ZipoApps

Customer experience

Fire Remote for TV

All ratings39,806 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive9.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative87.4%

FireApp

All ratings417 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

Fire Remote for TV

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Responsive remote control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with devices

FireApp

From 419 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Fire Remote for TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after every button press
  • Remote control not working as expected
  • Casting feature not functioning properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control option
  • Improved screen mirroring capabilities
  • Better support for iPhone/iPad

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

6 purchases

Fire Remote for TV

Subscriptions5
  • Premium$1.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium$4.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$19.99
18 purchases

FireApp

Subscriptions18
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 15 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • FireApp: TV Controller - Show$5.997 Days
  • FireApp TV Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Remote Control for FireApp Now$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Fire Remote for TV free?
Fire Remote for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FireApp free?
FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fire Remote for TV or FireApp?
FireApp is rated higher. Fire Remote for TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while FireApp averages 4.3 from 419 ratings.
Do Fire Remote for TV or FireApp have ads?
Both Fire Remote for TV and FireApp show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fire Remote for TV or FireApp?
Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, and FireApp every 2 months. Most recently, Fire Remote for TV was updated on October 25, 2026 and FireApp on October 21, 2026.

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