# Fire Remote for TV vs FireApp

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.

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.

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.

Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, FireApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Remote for TV | FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670/reviews) | **[4.3 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 419 |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TV Cast Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626984840) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Remote for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Volume control option
- Improved screen mirroring capabilities
- Better support for iPhone/iPad


### 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 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 26, 2026 and FireApp on October 21, 2026.

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