# Remote Control for Fire Tv St vs Universal Remote

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Fire Tv St | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fire-tv-st/id1572075095/reviews) | **[4.3 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **505** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Recca Nino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544819267) | [UNIVERSAL TECHLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777966695) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Fire Tv St

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fire-tv-st/id1572075095)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Effective remote control functionality
- ⚡ Works well when it functions properly
- 🔌 Good connection and ease of use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Regional availability restrictions
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 😤 Deceptive review-for-upgrade scheme
- ⚠️ Non-functional in many regions despite being listed
- 🔧 Configuration settings don't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Package | $44.99 | one-time |


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