Comparison

Fire Remote vs Remote control for FireApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fire Remote

Control your Fire TV device with your iPhone. Stream photos and videos from your device, use a virtual keyboard for easy searching, and access your favorite apps with a single tap. Effortlessly manage volume and navigate your TV.

Highlights
  • Fully functional remote control
  • Virtual swipe-based remote
  • Built-in keyboard for searches
  • Quick app access
  • Volume control
  • Cast photos and videos
Features
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Firestick remote control helps you control and share photos, videos with your Fire TV directly from your iPhone with an effortless experience. Simply open the app and it will automatically detect your TV and can be set to connect anytime you like. Easily stream media content (photos, videos) directly from your Camera Roll. Just connect an iPhone/iPad and a TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine Fire stick remote also allows you to use your keyboard to make access to your favorite entertainment easier and more convenient. Apps are accessed using a single tap in the dedicated Apps Menu. Features: - Fully functional remote control Firestick remote - Intuitive swipe-based virtual remote. - Built-in keyboard to facilitate searches. - Search options. - Quick access to your favorite apps and channels. - Control increase, decrease and Mute volume. Cast feature: - Cast photos, videos from Camera roll License: https://developer.amazon.com/support/legal/pml Privacy Policy: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/privac-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tapfiles.blogspot.com/2019/09/licensed-application-end-user-license.html Disclaimer: This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon.  Khanh Le is not an affiliated entity of Amazon.com Inc. and "Fire Remote Control" application is not an official product of Amazon.com Inc. or its affiliates.

About

Remote control for FireApp

Control your smart TV with your phone using this app. It offers features like channel switching, voice control, screen mirroring, and a built-in keyboard, all without needing infrared equipment. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for a seamless remote experience.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connection, no infrared needed
  • Fast and delay-free connection
  • Channel and volume control
  • Voice control for Alexa
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Low latency screen mirroring
  • Built-in keyboard and touchpad
Features
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Remote control for FireApp is a powerful all-in-one amazon fire remote with lots of advanced functions. Key Features: - No infrared equipment required, just Wi-Fi connection - Ultrafast & No Delay connection speed - Channels & Volume switching - Voice Control for alexa remote - Cast local photos and videos - Screen mirroring in low latency - Free Handy Touchpad - Built-in keyboard for simple text entry - User-friendly UI interface and clear instructions - Simple operation as a physical remote control - Automatic connection to a device Disclaimer: This Remote control for FireApp is not an official Fire TV remote application, a toshiba Fire TV remote or endorsed by Amazon remote. If you have any advice or suggestion about our fire app, feel free and let us know :) Subscription Instructions: 1、Subscription period: monthly membership, annual membership, lifetime membership. 2、Subscription price: Subject to in-app package price. 3、Payment: iTunes account will be recorded after confirming the purchase payment. 4、The iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription cycle will be postponed to the next subscription cycle after successful charging. 5、If you need to cancel the continuous subscription, please close the continuous subscription at least 24 hours before the subscription cycle. 6、Open your Apple phone [Settings] -> Click [iTunes Store and App Store] -> Click [Apple ID] -> [View Apple ID] -> [Subscription], and choose to cancel the subscription. If you close your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/soulapps-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Fire Remote4 screens
Remote control for FireApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote control for FireApp at 100% against Fire Remote's 13%. Remote control for FireApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Fire Remote's advantage is ratings volume (852 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fire Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Remote control for FireApp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control for FireApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Remote has 852 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Fire Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote control for FireApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fire Remote ships an update every 5 months, Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fire Remote versus Remote control for FireApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFire RemoteRemote control for FireApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (852 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings852 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhanh LePin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Fire Remote

All ratings833 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative85.4%

Remote control for FireApp

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fire Remote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Main button doesn't work
  • Can't connect
  • Keeps pausing and playing
  • Doesn't stay connected
  • Doesn't allow to connect unless you upgrade to the pro version

Requested features

2 requests
  • Volume control
  • Cancel subscription option

Remote control for FireApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fire Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Remote for Fire TV - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Remote for Fire TV - Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Remote for Fire TV - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • FireStick Remote TV - Lifetime$39.99
10 purchases

Remote control for FireApp

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly New$3.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • test1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Offer New1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Offer1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Fire Remote free?
Fire Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote control for FireApp free?
Remote control for FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fire Remote or Remote control for FireApp?
Remote control for FireApp is rated higher. Fire Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 852 ratings, while Remote control for FireApp averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Fire Remote or Remote control for FireApp have ads?
Both Fire Remote and Remote control for FireApp show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fire Remote or Remote control for FireApp?
Fire Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. Most recently, Fire Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remote control for FireApp on October 24, 2026.

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