# Remote for Fire TV vs Roku・TV Remote Control

Remote for Fire TV and Roku・TV Remote Control both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 31% of Remote for Fire TV's. Roku・TV Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). Remote for Fire TV's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 853) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Roku・TV Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Remote for Fire TV against 4.6 for Roku・TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire TV has 10K ratings behind it against 853, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Remote for Fire TV's written reviews are positive against 68% of Roku・TV Remote Control's.

Remote for Fire TV ships an update every 8 months, Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Fire TV | Roku・TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398/reviews) | **[4.6 (853 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokutv-remote-control/id6478630710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 853 |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) | [Liridon Cela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852510561) |

## 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


### Roku・TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rokutv-remote-control/id6478630710)

This app turns your device into a comprehensive remote for Roku TVs and streaming devices. Easily navigate channels, control playback, launch apps, and manage inputs with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy features like private listening and a touchpad for seamless entertainment control.

**Highlights:** Full Roku remote functionality, Quick channel access, Launch streaming apps, Private listening via headphones, Touchpad navigation, Wi-Fi control, Keyboard input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roku TV Remote, Play Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Roku TV Universal・Smart Remote | $19.99 | per month |
| Roku TV Remote, Play Control | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Fire TV free?

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

### Is Roku・TV Remote Control free?

Roku・TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Fire TV or Roku・TV Remote Control?

Roku・TV Remote Control is rated higher. Remote for Fire TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Roku・TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 853 ratings.

### Do Remote for Fire TV or Roku・TV Remote Control have ads?

Remote for Fire TV shows ads; Roku・TV Remote Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Fire TV or Roku・TV Remote Control?

Remote for Fire TV ships an update every 8 months, and Roku・TV Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Fire TV was updated on September 25, 2026 and Roku・TV Remote Control on September 21, 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.*