# Remote Plus vs FireApp

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Plus | FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-plus/id1477804039/reviews) | **[4.3 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **417** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Third Reality, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225620424) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-plus/id1477804039)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp: TV Controller - Show | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp TV Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for FireApp Now | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good remote control
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*