# BUDDLETS vs Remote for Firestick · Fire TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BUDDLETS at 75% against Remote for Firestick · Fire TV's 39%. BUDDLETS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Remote for Firestick · Fire TV's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 4) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Firestick · Fire TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. BUDDLETS asks for nothing beyond the download.

BUDDLETS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Firestick · Fire TV has 25K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of BUDDLETS's written reviews are positive against 39% of Remote for Firestick · Fire TV's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BUDDLETS | Remote for Firestick · Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddlets/id1575161586/reviews)** | [4.3 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id1625553531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 59 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [F5CS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575161588) | [Netsis Mobile FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625553533) |

## What reviewers say

### BUDDLETS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddlets/id1575161586)

Control and program your robot companion with intuitive joysticks and voice commands. Design custom movement sequences to navigate obstacle courses or perform specific actions. This app brings your robot to life with interactive coding.

**Highlights:** Robot control via joysticks, Voice command functionality, Robot movement coding, Obstacle course navigation, Companion app for Buddlets-Bot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote for Firestick · Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id1625553531)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Utilities, #70 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your Firestick, Fire TV, or Insignia TV with your mobile device. Easily navigate, type with a built-in keyboard, and access apps and channels. Supports voice control and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Firestick remote control, Built-in keyboard, Firestick trackpad navigation, Insignia TV remote compatibility, Voice control for search and typing, Auto and manual connection options, Apple Watch and iOS widget support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firestick Remote Control | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Firestick Remote Control | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Remote Control | $9.99 | per month |
| Fire Stick Remote Control | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Firestick & Insignia TV Remote | $39.99 | per year |
| Fire Stick Remote Control | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Slow response times
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to Fire TV
- Remote controls not responding as expected
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Volume control integration
- Compatibility with older Fire TV devices
- Offline mode for remote control
- Ability to customize button layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BUDDLETS free?

BUDDLETS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote for Firestick · Fire TV free?

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

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

BUDDLETS is rated higher. BUDDLETS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Remote for Firestick · Fire TV averages 4.3 from 25K ratings.

### Do BUDDLETS or Remote for Firestick · Fire TV have ads?

Remote for Firestick · Fire TV shows ads; BUDDLETS 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.*