# TV Remote vs Remote for Fire TV

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against Remote for Fire TV's 3.9. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (633K vs 82) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). Remote for Fire TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 21%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Remote for Fire TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 633K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote for Fire TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote for Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (633K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | [3.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firety/id6505017251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **633K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Suna Ordulu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754727111) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Utilities, #5 Top Grossing · Utilities, #141 Top Free, #159 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


### Remote for Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firety/id6505017251)

Control your TV devices effortlessly from your iPhone. Navigate menus, type with a keyboard, and enjoy seamless connection over Wi-Fi. Unlock premium features for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Full-featured remote control, Large touchpad for easy navigation, Integrated keyboard for typing, Automatic device connection, Premium subscription for ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Promo | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual Promo | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote for Fire TV free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 633K ratings, while Remote for Fire TV averages 3.9 from 82 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; Remote for Fire TV does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 7, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*