# TV Remote vs FireRemote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireRemote at 87% against TV Remote's 21%. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (629K vs 389) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 FireRemote sells 3 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 629K ratings behind it against 389, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 87% of FireRemote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, FireRemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | FireRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (629K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [4.1 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **629K** | 389 |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Utilities, #5 Top Free · Utilities, #143 Top Free, #172 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


### FireRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044)

Transform your iPhone into a functional remote control for your Fire TV Stick. Easily connect and navigate your device with full keyboard support for searches and quick access to streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Physical remote controls, Automatic scanning and connection, Intuitive and quick operation, Full keyboard support, Quick access to YouTube and Netflix

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FireRemote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireRemote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| FireRemote TV LifeTime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Great app for Fire TV Stick
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💻 Enhances Fire TV Stick experience
- 🎥 Effortless navigation and control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Does not work without physical remote
- 💸 Expensive for a remote app
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during login
- Incompatible with older devices
- Fails to connect to Fire TV Stick

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Ability to cancel subscription
- Support for multiple Fire TV devices
- Voice control integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is FireRemote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 629K ratings, while FireRemote averages 4.1 from 389 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or FireRemote have ads?

Both TV Remote and FireRemote show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and FireRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and FireRemote on October 24, 2026.

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