# Fire Remote for TV vs FireRemote

Fire Remote for TV and FireRemote both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of FireRemote's written reviews are positive against 9% of Fire Remote for TV's. FireRemote also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Fire Remote for TV's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 389) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 FireRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.1 for FireRemote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Remote for TV has 40K ratings behind it against 389, 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 87% of FireRemote's.

Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, FireRemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Remote for TV | FireRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670/reviews)** | [4.1 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 389 |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 35 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) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## 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


### FireRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044)

Transform your iPhone into a functional remote control for your Fire TV Stick. Easily connect and navigate your device with full keyboard support for searches and quick access to streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Physical remote controls, Automatic scanning and connection, Intuitive and quick operation, Full keyboard support, Quick access to YouTube and Netflix

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FireRemote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireRemote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| FireRemote TV LifeTime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Great app for Fire TV Stick
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💻 Enhances Fire TV Stick experience
- 🎥 Effortless navigation and control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Does not work without physical remote
- 💸 Expensive for a remote app
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during login
- Incompatible with older devices
- Fails to connect to Fire TV Stick

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Ability to cancel subscription
- Support for multiple Fire TV devices
- Voice control integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Remote for TV free?

Fire Remote for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FireRemote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fire Remote for TV or FireRemote?

Fire Remote for TV is rated higher. Fire Remote for TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while FireRemote averages 4.1 from 389 ratings.

### Do Fire Remote for TV or FireRemote have ads?

Both Fire Remote for TV and FireRemote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fire Remote for TV or FireRemote?

Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, and FireRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fire Remote for TV was updated on November 5, 2026 and FireRemote on October 30, 2026.

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