Contact Groups vs Remote for FireStick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contact Groups
Easily create and manage contact groups directly on your device. Organize frequently contacted people for quick access, send group emails, or text multiple recipients at once. Export contacts as VCards for backup or sharing.
- Create and manage contact groups
- Directly edit Apple Contacts database
- Send group emails
- Send group SMS/text messages
- Export contacts as VCard
- Delete multiple contacts
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"Thanks very much. Very happy. A very useful app." AB, Nov 2020 This app creates and manages Groups in the Apple Contacts app database directly on the iDevice. The groups and their members are stored in the Contacts database. If it is in an iCloud account then iOS manages the synchronisation automatically. The app makes it very easy to create groups of frequently-used contacts eg those people you call frequently without having to search for them in Recents or putting them all in Favourites. All on your iDevice without having to resort to laptops or web-based apps to manage the Contacts that are on your device. The app can display and edit a Contact's details using the same interface as the Apple Contacts app. Contact first name, last name and organisation are checked when searching to filter the contacts in a list - those in the current group or those not in the current group. In the Group list, tap and hold or carefully swipe right to left to change the name of a group. The list of Groups can be sorted alphabetically by using the switch in Settings->Contact Groups. Contact Groups can send an email to all members of a group. Contact Groups can create and add qualifying recipients to an SMS/text message for groups that contain Contacts with a mobile number in the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Türkiye. Only numbers prefixed with + and the country code of the above countries and the digits which identify a mobile/cell number for that country are recognised. Canada and the United States of America are not included because there seems to be no way to distinguish a mobile/cell number from a landline phone number. The user can enter the relevant text. The app is not responsible for sending the message nor for any errors that may occur eg if the user does not have the ability to send texts internationally or the mobile number is incorrect etc. Contact Groups can select and delete multiple contacts at the same time - select a group, tap Not In Group, tap Select and then select one or more contacts and tap the trash can that has appeared. A confirmation dialog will appear. A Contact can be added to or removed from Groups: long-press the Contact to show the Groups to which it belongs. Swipe right-to-left to remove it from a Group. Tap Add to Groups to see a list of groups to which the Contact does not belong. Tap a Group to add the Contact to that Group. This can also be achieved by tapping the Contact to display Apple's Contact interface and then scrolling to the bottom to the 'Included in List' section. The Contacts in a Group can be exported via the app as a VCard file for sharing or importing into other machines and devices, or saved to Files or DropBox etc for backup purposes. The app itself does not send any data to any server. Due to Exchange issues, the app is unable to create groups in Exchange/Outlook accounts. SUPPORT If you encounter any issues please use the email link at the bottom of the Help screen or on the Developer Website link on this screen.
Remote for FireStick
Control your Fire Stick and Fire TV devices with a simple and intuitive interface. This app offers full remote functionality, including a trackpad for navigation and quick access to your favorite streaming apps. It also features a built-in keyboard for easy typing and searching.
- Automatic Wi-Fi detection
- Full remote button access
- Large trackpad for navigation
- Direct app launching
- Built-in keyboard for typing
- Compatibility with all Fire TV models
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Remote Controller for Fire TV is the ultimate remote control app for your Fire Stick and Fire TV device. Featuring a simple design and an intuitive interface, it avoids cluttered buttons and complex settings. Just connect your iOS device and Fire Stick/Fire TV to the same Wi-Fi network, and you're ready to go. Key Features: * Automatic detection of Fire Stick/Fire TV on the same Wi-Fi network. * Access to all Fire Stick/Fire TV remote buttons. * A large trackpad for easy menu and content navigation. * Direct app launching for services like Netflix, Tubi, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, and more. * Quick typing and searching with built-in keyboard support. * Compatibility with all Fire TV models and Fire Stick devices. Note: Some applications, such as YouTube and Hulu+, have their own on-screen keyboards and do not accept input from the iOS keyboard. Fire Remote replicates the original remote control, allowing you to fully utilize all the features on your device. Disclaimer: Fire TV Remote is not an official Amazon product, nor is it affiliated with Amazon. This app was neither created nor endorsed by Amazon. Privacy Policy: https://loopmobile.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://loopmobile.io/tos.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote for FireStick at Free against Contact Groups's $0.99. Remote for FireStick also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). Contact Groups's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Remote for FireStick is free to download; Contact Groups costs $0.99 up front. Remote for FireStick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Contact Groups asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote for FireStick holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for FireStick has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Contact Groups's written reviews are positive against 8% of Remote for FireStick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Contact Groups ships an update fortnightly, Remote for FireStick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contact Groups | Remote for FireStick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.4 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 8.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Godfrey Raftesath | LOOP MOBILE FZCO |
Customer experience
Contact Groups
Remote for FireStick
Bugs and requests
Contact Groups
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Remote for FireStick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Fails to connect to TV
- Subscription issues
Requested features
2 requests- Volume control
- Free remote functionality
In-app purchases
Contact Groups
No in-app purchases
Remote for FireStick
- Fire TV Remote Control$7.997 Days
- FireStick Remote Control7 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Firestick Remote Control3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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- Firestick Remote Control$49.991 Year
- Firestick Remote Control3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Premium$59.99
Questions
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