# TV Remote vs Fire TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against Fire TV Remote's 4.0. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (635K vs 60) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Fire TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Fire TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 635K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Fire TV Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Fire TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (635K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-fire-stick/id6443976240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **635K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Hamza El karmouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642379528) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Utilities, #8 Top Free · Utilities, #122 Top Grossing, #161 Top Free (US App Store)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

**Highlights:** WIFI TV connection, Smart TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel launching, Voice search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium. | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability


### Fire TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-fire-stick/id6443976240)

Control your Fire TV and Fire Stick with ease using this app. Features include a built-in keyboard for quick searches, trackpad navigation, and voice control. Connects automatically or manually to your device for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Fire TV/Stick remote control, Built-in keyboard for search, Trackpad navigation, Voice control, Auto and manual connection, Access favorite apps/channels

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Fire TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 635K ratings, while Fire TV Remote averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote and Fire TV Remote show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Fire TV Remote every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 12, 2026 and Fire TV Remote on November 7, 2026.

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