# Remote for Fire TV vs Gopodcast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gopodcast at none against Remote for Fire TV's 5. Gopodcast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Fire TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Gopodcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for Fire TV ships an update every 8 months, Gopodcast weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Fire TV | Gopodcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) | [wasabi ventures s.a.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721895854) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398)

Control your Fire TV devices with your phone. This app offers a comprehensive remote, keyboard for easy typing, and voice search functionality. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive remote control, Quick keyboard access, Voice control with microphone, Cast photos and videos, Smooth touchpad navigation, Automatic device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promotional Offer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Fire Stick Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire TV Remote Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Fire TV Remote Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive remote
- 👍 Convenient for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Significant lag/delay
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all Fire TV devices
- 💰 Requires paid subscription to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Fire TV
- OK button doesn't work
- Keeps disconnecting

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ability to control volume
- Option to save device IP addresses


### Gopodcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gopodcast/id6477624982)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Fire TV free?

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

### Is Gopodcast free?

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

### Do Remote for Fire TV or Gopodcast have ads?

Remote for Fire TV shows ads; Gopodcast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Fire TV or Gopodcast?

Remote for Fire TV ships an update every 8 months, and Gopodcast weekly. Most recently, Remote for Fire TV was updated on November 9, 2026 and Gopodcast on October 27, 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.*
