Comparison

Remote Plus vs FireApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Plus

Enhance your streaming device experience with a dedicated accessory. Locate a lost remote with sound and light, enjoy private listening with headphones, and use the LED to see buttons in the dark.

Highlights
  • Remote Finder beep and flash
  • Private listening with headphones
  • LED button illumination
  • Accessory integration
Features
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Use this app with Remote Plus accessory for Your Streaming Device. Remote Plus accessory adds the following features to your Streaming Device : · Remote Finder beeps and flashes to help you find a misplaced remote · Private listening lets you use wired headphones · LED to illuminate remotes buttons

About

FireApp

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
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FireApp — TV Remote Control is your go-to virtual remote for seamlessly managing your Smart TV with your iOS Device. Functionality: — Enjoy a fully functional remote control at your fingertips. — Experience automatic device connection for hassle-free setup. — Navigate with ease using the touchpad for menu exploration and quick typing on web apps. — Adjust the volume up or down effortlessly. — Simplify your searches with the built-in keyboard. — Power off your TV with a single tap. — Stay up-to-date with regular updates to support a wide range of new TV models. To utilize this remote control, ensure that your iOS device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. — If the connection encounters any issues, try restarting your iPhone, Smart TV, and Wi-Fi router for a smoother experience. Subscription Details: — Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. — Subscriptions will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period concludes, specifying the renewal cost. — Manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase. — Any remaining time from a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to the respective publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/privacy/

Screenshots

Remote Plus2 screens
FireApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FireApp at 4.3 against Remote Plus's 3.1. FireApp also leads on ratings volume (417 vs 22). Remote Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Remote Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireApp holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireApp has 417 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Remote Plus's written reviews are positive against 49% of FireApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, FireApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Plus versus FireApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PlusFireApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (22 ratings)4.3 (417 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews49.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThird Reality, IncZipoApps

Customer experience

Remote Plus

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

FireApp

All ratings417 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative45.1%

Bugs and requests

Remote Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FireApp

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezes and crashes
  • Fails to connect to devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Volume control
  • Improve compatibility with devices

In-app purchases

None

Remote Plus

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

FireApp

Subscriptions18
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 15 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • FireApp: TV Controller - Show$5.997 Days
  • FireApp TV Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Remote Control for FireApp Now$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Plus free?
Remote Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireApp free?
FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Plus or FireApp?
FireApp is rated higher. Remote Plus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while FireApp averages 4.3 from 417 ratings.
Do Remote Plus or FireApp have ads?
FireApp shows ads; Remote Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Plus or FireApp?
Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, and FireApp every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and FireApp on October 9, 2026.

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