# Universal TV Remote . vs Remote control for FireApp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote control for FireApp at 100% against Universal TV Remote .'s 33%. Remote control for FireApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Universal TV Remote .'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (194 vs 9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote . sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

Remote control for FireApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote . has 194 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Universal TV Remote .'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote control for FireApp's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote . | Remote control for FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1562242165/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fireapp/id6450437644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **194** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HVN Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487436319) | [Pin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759292053) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1562242165)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone with this app. It works with major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality including power, volume, channels, and video playback. Connect via Wi-Fi for convenient control from anywhere in your home.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from iPhone, Supports Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Hitachi, Full remote functionality (power, volume, channels), Video playback controls (play, pause, etc.), Access TV menus and options, Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Remote control for FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fireapp/id6450437644)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly New | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| test | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Offer New | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly  Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote . free?

Universal TV 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, Universal TV Remote . or Remote control for FireApp?

Remote control for FireApp is rated higher. Universal TV Remote . averages 4.3 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Remote control for FireApp averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote . or Remote control for FireApp have ads?

Remote control for FireApp shows ads; Universal TV Remote . does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote . or Remote control for FireApp?

Universal TV Remote . ships an update fortnightly, and Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote . was updated on October 13, 2026 and Remote control for FireApp on October 18, 2026.

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