# Fire Remote for TV vs Fire Stick TV Remote Control

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Remote for TV | Fire Stick TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-stick-tv-remote-control/id6738902375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **9.0% of reviews** | 6.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 199 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TV Cast Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626984840) | [Remote Control TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782837378) |

## 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


### Fire Stick TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-stick-tv-remote-control/id6738902375)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote control for streaming sticks, Built-in keyboard for searching, Advanced navigation features, Manage multiple devices, Seamless trackpad functionality, Simple connection options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Stick Remote Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Stick Remote Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Stick Remote Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Stick Remote Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| TV Stick Remote Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Remote Stick Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Works with Fire TV Stick
- 🔄 Able to control device

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not work
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection
- 🔌 Drains battery
- 🤖 Not affiliated with Amazon

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Inability to control TV
- Pairing issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control buttons
- Improved pairing process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Remote for TV free?

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

### Is Fire Stick TV Remote Control free?

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

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

Fire Stick TV Remote Control is rated higher. Fire Remote for TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Fire Stick TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Fire Remote for TV or Fire Stick TV Remote Control have ads?

Fire Remote for TV shows ads; Fire Stick TV Remote Control does not.

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

Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, and Fire Stick TV Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Fire Remote for TV was updated on November 12, 2026 and Fire Stick TV Remote Control on November 8, 2026.

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