Comparison

Fire Remote for TV vs AFS TV Remote

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

AFS TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote control for your streaming devices. Easily manage playback, navigate menus, and enter text with an intuitive interface. It's a convenient solution for controlling your home entertainment from your phone.

Highlights
  • Full remote control (power, volume, navigation)
  • Quick access to apps and streaming services
  • On-screen keyboard for text entry
  • Smooth Wi-Fi connection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Replacement for lost physical remotes
Features
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Turn your phone into a convenient remote for your streaming device and enjoy easy control of your home entertainment in one place. Quickly access playback, navigation, and key device functions through a simple and intuitive interface designed for everyday use. Key Features: - Full remote control for power, volume, and navigation - Easy access to installed apps and streaming services - On-screen keyboard for fast text entry and searching - Smooth Wi‑Fi connection for quick setup and responsive control - User-friendly layout for effortless daily use - Handy replacement when your physical remote is misplaced or out of reach Enjoy a simpler way to control your streaming experience and manage your favorite content from your phone with ease. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11N_HJ0iPe3LJ-oOXw4zsKF3veEguSIFPXaeMckX9CPA/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/10nIXH5CYZV7ak677ePa4g-lKAnlDKCkH3v66Flc1bxo/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Fire Remote for TV4 screens
AFS TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AFS TV Remote at none against Fire Remote for TV's shown. AFS TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 9%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Fire Remote for TV's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 847) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AFS TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AFS TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Remote for TV has 40K ratings behind it against 847, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Fire Remote for TV's written reviews are positive against 43% of AFS TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, AFS TV Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fire Remote for TV versus AFS TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire Remote for TVAFS TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40K ratings)4.5 (847 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.0% of reviews43.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40K — better847
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTV Cast Pte. Ltd.Jeroen Bakker

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%

AFS TV Remote

All ratings846 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative52.2%

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

AFS TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
9 purchases

AFS TV Remote

Subscriptions9
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller$5.997 Days
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller$7.997 Days
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller$19.991 Month
  • Fire Stick Smart Controller3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Fire Stick TV Remote Universal$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Fire Remote for TV free?
Fire Remote for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AFS TV Remote free?
AFS TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fire Remote for TV or AFS TV Remote?
AFS TV Remote is rated higher. Fire Remote for TV averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while AFS TV Remote averages 4.5 from 847 ratings.
Do Fire Remote for TV or AFS TV Remote have ads?
Fire Remote for TV shows ads; AFS TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Fire Remote for TV or AFS TV Remote?
Fire Remote for TV ships an update every 3 months, and AFS TV Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Fire Remote for TV was updated on November 11, 2026 and AFS TV Remote on November 8, 2026.

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