Comparison

Remote Control for Fire Tv St vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Control for Fire Tv St

Control your Fire TV devices from your smartphone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless pairing and operation. Enjoy a convenient way to manage your streaming experience.

Highlights
  • Control Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick
  • Connect via Wi-Fi
  • Simple pairing process
  • Control from mobile device
Features
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Remote for Fire TV is designed specifically to control Fire TV, Fire TV Cube and Fire TV Stick. Just connect mobile device and a TV or media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. All you need to get started is to connect your smartphone and smart TV to the same local network without using VLANs or subnets. Open our app for remote control and follow simple instructions. You will enjoy the following features of “Fire TV Remote”, which are also the advantages of the program. Disclaimer: This universal remote control is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by Fire or any other developers and this app is an unofficial product.

About

Universal Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate with an intuitive interface. Cast photos, videos, and presentations directly to your TV for an immersive entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Core remote functions (volume, channels, playback)
  • Intuitive UI with touchpad and keyboard
  • Automatic setup
  • Effortless channel surfing
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Multi-media casting (PDFs, PPTX)
  • Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Universal Remote - Control TVs is your one-stop solution for a seamless smart TV experience. This app transforms your smartphone into a powerful universal remote, replicating all the functionality of your original remote and offering additional features you'll love:
 * Core Remote Functions: Control everything effortlessly, including volume, channels, playback, and navigation. * Intuitive UI: Enjoy a user-friendly interface with a full remote layout, responsive touchpad, fast keyboard search, and more. * Automatic Setup: Forget complicated configurations. Our app simplifies setup to get you started instantly. * Effortless Channel Surfing: Access your favorite channels with ease through the system tab. * Big Screen Entertainment: Cast photos, videos directly from your phone to your TV for a truly immersive experience. (New Feature!) * Multi-Media Casting: Unleash the power of your phone's screen. Cast PDFs, PPTX presentations, browse content directly on your TV, and view online images. (New Feature!) * Seamless Wi-Fi Connectivity: Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for effortless control.
 How to Get Started: 1. Download Universal Remote - Control TVs and ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Click the Connect icon on the app and choose your Smart TV from the list. 3. Start exploring! Enjoy all the features at your fingertips.
 Compatibility: Our app is designed to work with all major Smart TV brands, giving you universal control.
 **Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Disclaimer: Universal Remote・TV Control is NOT the official application of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Hisense, Panasonic, Vizio, Insignia, TCL, Onn, Westinghouse, Skyworth, Element and it is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by these or any other companies. For complete access to all Universal Remote・TV Control features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. For Smart TVs / Devices, the only setting required is to connect your phone as well as your Smart TV / Device to the same Wifi network. Contact Us: For any support or inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at: tranthimyquyen87@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: Learn more about our privacy practices and terms of use at: * Privacy Policy: https://universaltechlab.com/privacy/ * Terms of Use: https://universaltechlab.com/terms/ Take control. Download Universal Remote - Control TVs today!

Screenshots

Remote Control for Fire Tv St4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against Remote Control for Fire Tv St's 3.4. Universal Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 59%). Remote Control for Fire Tv St's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (505 vs 90). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Remote Control for Fire Tv St asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Fire Tv St has 505 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Remote Control for Fire Tv St's written reviews are positive against 73% of Universal Remote's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Control for Fire Tv St versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Fire Tv StUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (505 ratings)4.3 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings505 — better90
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecca NinoUNIVERSAL TECHLAB

Customer experience

Remote Control for Fire Tv St

All ratings506 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral18.6%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

Universal Remote

All ratings88 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for Fire Tv St

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App shows 'not available in your region' after installation and review
  • Settings cannot be changed or configured
  • Ad blocks appear after every action
  • Pro version upgrade unavailable despite being promised
  • App crashes or fails to function in certain regions
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  • Configuration cannot be saved

Requested features

4 requests
  • Phone to TV connection instructions
  • Better app description comparing features to competitors
  • Configurable settings that actually work
  • Reduced or no ad interruptions

Universal Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remote Control for Fire Tv St

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Week Premium Package3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Month Package$14.991 Month
  • Year Package$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Package$44.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Fire Tv St free?
Remote Control for Fire Tv St is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Fire Tv St or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Remote Control for Fire Tv St averages 3.4 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 90 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Fire Tv St or Universal Remote have ads?
Remote Control for Fire Tv St shows ads; Universal Remote does not.

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