Fire Remote for TV vs Fire Stick TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fully functional remote control
- Keyboard for text input
- Quick app access
- Cast photos and videos
- Stream cloud media
- Web content casting
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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.
Fire Stick TV Remote Control
Control your streaming device and compatible TVs directly from your smartphone. Features include a built-in keyboard for easy searching and advanced navigation for a smoother viewing experience. Manage multiple devices and access all functions with this intuitive remote app.
- Remote control for streaming sticks
- Built-in keyboard for searching
- Advanced navigation features
- Manage multiple devices
- Seamless trackpad functionality
- Simple connection options
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Remote Control for Stick, and Insignia TV Take full control of your Stick directly from your mobile device. This app makes managing your Stick simple, efficient, and enjoyable. Use the built-in keyboard to search or browse your favorite apps and channels with ease, and enjoy a smoother viewing experience with advanced navigation features. Premium feature which requires a subscription: - Control your stick remotely. - Access all the apps. - Manage multiple devices. *** Full Stick Remote Easily access all Stick functions, including every button and command (Premium feature which requires a subscription) *** Integrated Keyboard Quickly type searches, passwords, and more with the built-in keyboard feature (Premium feature which requires a subscription) *** Smart Trackpad Navigate seamlessly using your device as a responsive trackpad for quick scrolling and selection (Premium feature which requires a subscription) *** Simple Connection Options Connect automatically to your Stick, or set it up manually using your device's IP address. Please note, this app is not affiliated with Amazon or any of its products or services. This app is designed to make your Stick experience better, with intuitive controls and quick access to the content you love. Terms of Use: https://remotetvsolutions.com/#termsconditions Privacy Policy: https://remotetvsolutions.com/#privacypolicy Download the app today and elevate your Stick experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fire Stick TV Remote Control at none against Fire Remote for TV's shown. Fire Stick TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Fire Remote for TV's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Fire Remote for TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Fire Stick TV Remote Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.4 for Fire Stick TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Remote for TV has 40K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 7% of Fire Stick TV Remote Control's.
Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, Fire Stick TV Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fire Remote for TV | Fire Stick TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (40K ratings) | 4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews — better | 6.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40K — better | 1.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TV Cast Pte. Ltd. | Remote Control TV LLC |
Customer experience
Fire Remote for TV
Fire Stick TV Remote Control
User reviews
Fire Remote for TV
From 40K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with devices
Fire Stick TV Remote Control
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Works with Fire TV Stick
- 🔄 Able to control device
Room to improve
- 🚫 Does not work
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection
- 🔌 Drains battery
- 🤖 Not affiliated with Amazon
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
Fire Stick TV Remote Control
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes
- Inability to control TV
- Pairing issues
Requested features
2 requests- Volume control buttons
- Improved pairing process
In-app purchases
Fire Remote for TV
- Premium$1.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium$4.991 Month
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- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium$19.99
Fire Stick TV Remote Control
- TV Stick Remote Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- TV Stick Remote Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- TV Stick Remote Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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- TV Stick Remote Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- TV Stick Remote Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Remote Stick Lifetime Purchase$79.99
Questions
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