# TV Remote vs FireApp

TV Remote and FireApp both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of FireApp's written reviews are positive against 20% of TV Remote's. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 417) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.3 for FireApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 417, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of FireApp's.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, FireApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [4.3 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 417 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Utilities, #10 Top Free · Utilities, #173 Top Grossing (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


### FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774)

Control your Smart TV using your iOS device. This app offers a virtual remote with a touchpad, keyboard, and volume controls. It connects automatically and supports a wide range of TV models, with regular updates for new devices.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, Automatic device connection, Touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard, Volume adjustment, Power off function

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp: TV Controller - Show | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp TV Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for FireApp Now | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good remote control
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is FireApp free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while FireApp averages 4.3 from 417 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or FireApp have ads?

Both TV Remote and FireApp show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and FireApp every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and FireApp on September 9, 2026.

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