FireStick Remote Control vs Keepsmile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FireStick Remote Control
Control your Fire TV devices directly from your iPhone or iPad with intuitive swipe gestures. This app simplifies text input, allows casting of photos and videos, and provides quick access to your favorite apps and channels. Connect your device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control.
- Intuitive swipe-based remote control
- Keyboard for easy text input and search
- Cast photos and videos
- Quick access to favorite apps
- Automatic device connection
- User-friendly interface
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Firestick Remote Control allows you to control your fire TV directly from iPhone/iPad using intuitive swipe based touch controls. Just connect an iPhone and TV or a media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using this mobile app. # Key Features ◆ Intuitive swipe based remote control. ◆ Keyboard feature to simplify text input and search. ◆ Cast your Photo & Video ◆ Quick access to your favorite apps and channels. ◆ Automatic connection to a device. ◆ Amazing design with cool and easy interface. NOTES: ◆ This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Firestick Remote Control” App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews 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. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/termsconditions
Keepsmile
Control a wide range of smart lighting products, including strip lights, bulbs, and lamps. Adjust colors, brightness, and settings for various lighting types like pool lamps and car lights.
- Control strip lights
- Manage LED bulbs
- Operate floor lamps
- Adjust wake lights
- Control star lights
- Manage car lights
- Operate pool lamps
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Keepsmile app makes it easy to take full advantage of Keepsmile products: Strip lights,Led bulb,Floor lamp,Wake light, Stars Light, Car light,Ceiling light(RGBCW),Flood light,Magic Ball light,Ceiling light(CCT),Ceiling light(RGB+CW),Pool lamp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FireStick Remote Control at 4.6 against Keepsmile's 2.5. FireStick Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 20%) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). Keepsmile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FireStick Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Keepsmile asks for nothing beyond the download.
FireStick Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireStick Remote Control has 26K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of FireStick Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 20% of Keepsmile's.
FireStick Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, Keepsmile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | FireStick Remote Control | Keepsmile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26K ratings) — better | 2.5 (4.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews — better | 20.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 4.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #60 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bhim Singh | 深圳市优智达科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
FireStick Remote Control
Keepsmile
User reviews
FireStick Remote Control
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient remote functionality
- 🚀 Easy setup and pairing
- 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
Room to improve
- 🤯 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and lag
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
Keepsmile
From 4.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔨 Customizable lights
- 🎨 Wide range of colors
- 💡 Music sync feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited color control
- 💤 Timer feature not working
- 📺 Interferes with other devices
- 🔇 Mandatory ads
Bugs and requests
FireStick Remote Control
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to connect or reconnect device
- Crashes and freezes during use
- Unreliable remote control functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control integration
- Ability to use without physical remote
- Reduced ad frequency in free version
Keepsmile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights randomly change color
- App crashes or freezes
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Inability to log in or register
Requested features
4 requests- More customization options
- Ability to create custom light patterns
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Option to disable ads
In-app purchases
FireStick Remote Control
- Fire Stick Remote Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Fire Stick Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Fire Stick Remote Yearly$19.991 Year
- Fire Stick Remote Lifetime$29.99
Keepsmile
No in-app purchases
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