# Remote Plus vs Remote for FireStick and TV

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for FireStick and TV at 4.0 against Remote Plus's 3.1. Remote for FireStick and TV also leads on ratings volume (226 vs 24). Remote Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for FireStick and TV sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remote Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for FireStick and TV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for FireStick and TV has 226 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Remote Plus's written reviews are positive against 35% of Remote for FireStick and TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, Remote for FireStick and TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Plus | Remote for FireStick and TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-plus/id1477804039/reviews) | **[4.0 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-and-tv/id6476253073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Third Reality, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225620424) | [Nguyen Quy Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594539200) |

## 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


### Remote for FireStick and TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-and-tv/id6476253073)

Control your Fire TV Stick and smart TV directly from your mobile device. This app offers a full-featured remote experience, including voice search and a touchpad, eliminating the need for a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Full remote control functionality, Voice search for easy content discovery, Ultra touchpad for navigation, Quick access to apps and channels, Connects via Wi-Fi

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro - Remote FireStick | $3.99 | per month |
| MonthlyA - Remote FireStick | $5.99 | per month |
| MonthlyBL- Remote FireStick | $5.99 | per month |
| MonthlyB - Remote FireStick | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Vip - Remote FireStick | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro - Remote FireStick | $14.99 | per year |
| Sale Trial Black Friday | $40.00 | per year |
| TrialBL - Remote FireStick | $40.00 | per year |
| TrialA  - Remote FireStick | $40.00 | per year |
| 3-Day free trial then $40/year | $40.00 | per year |
| TrialB  - Remote FireStick | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro- Remote FireStick | $16.99 | one-time |
| LifetimeBL - Remote FireStick | $31.99 | one-time |
| LifetimeA  - Remote FireStick | $31.99 | one-time |
| LifetimeB  - Remote FireStick | $31.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Vip -Remote FireStick | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful when remote is lost
- 👍 Works as a remote
- 👍 Convenient alternative
- 👍 Good for basic use
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 🔌 Connection issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezing
- 🔄 Requires constant reconnecting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when watching Prime Video
- Remote disconnects frequently
- Requires code every time and restarts
- Doesn't connect to Fire TV
- App freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Fix connection issues
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve reliability
- Offer better customer service
- Provide clear subscription terms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Plus free?

Remote Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote for FireStick and TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Plus or Remote for FireStick and TV?

Remote for FireStick and TV is rated higher. Remote Plus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Remote for FireStick and TV averages 4.0 from 226 ratings.

### Do Remote Plus or Remote for FireStick and TV have ads?

Remote for FireStick and TV shows ads; Remote Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Plus or Remote for FireStick and TV?

Remote Plus ships an update every 4 days, and Remote for FireStick and TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote for FireStick and TV on October 21, 2026.

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