# Remote for Fire TV vs Remote Controller for TV

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Controller for TV at none against Remote for Fire TV's shown. Remote Controller for TV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Remote for Fire TV's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 11%) and ratings volume (10K vs 676). 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 Remote Controller for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.5 for Remote Controller for TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire TV has 10K ratings behind it against 676, 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 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.

Remote for Fire TV ships an update every 8 months, Remote Controller for TV weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Fire TV | Remote Controller for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398/reviews) | [4.5 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 676 |
| Positive reviews | **30.9% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) | [LOOP MOBILE FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741140077) |

## 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


### Remote Controller for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Channel and volume management, Built-in trackpad navigation, Text search functionality, One-tap app launching, Automatic Wi-Fi connection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Fire TV free?

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

### Is Remote Controller for TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Fire TV or Remote Controller for TV?

Remote for Fire TV and Remote Controller for TV are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 676 ratings respectively.

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

Remote for Fire TV shows ads; Remote Controller for TV does not.

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

Remote for Fire TV ships an update every 8 months, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Remote for Fire TV was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on September 25, 2026.

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