# Universal Remote TV Control · vs Remote for Fire TV

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV Control · at 4.7 against Remote for Fire TV's 3.9. Universal Remote TV Control · also leads on ratings volume (144K vs 82) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Remote for Fire TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV Control · sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

Universal Remote TV Control · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV Control · has 144K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Universal Remote TV Control ·'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote for Fire TV's.

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote TV Control · | Remote for Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635/reviews)** | [3.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firety/id6505017251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [Suna Ordulu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754727111) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote TV Control ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1581765635)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Utilities, #54 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Volume and channel adjustment, Launch streaming apps, Cast photos and videos, Voice and keyboard search, Supports most smart TV brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 75% off first week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $8.90 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium - Month Pro | $9.49 | per month |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Week Pro | $14.90 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $26.49 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack for RokuTV | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control - 1 Year Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| One Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for life | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Feature | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well when remote is lost
- 👍 Convenient for families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use basic functions
- 🐛 Buggy, disconnects frequently
- 🤑 Expensive, more affordable to buy a new remote
- 🤯 Confusing, unclear about paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues, unable to cancel
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons/functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn TV on/off
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control volume without subscription


### 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 Universal Remote TV Control · free?

Universal Remote TV Control · 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, Universal Remote TV Control · or Remote for Fire TV?

Universal Remote TV Control · is rated higher. Universal Remote TV Control · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Remote for Fire TV averages 3.9 from 82 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote TV Control · or Remote for Fire TV have ads?

Universal Remote TV Control · shows ads; Remote for Fire TV does not.

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

Universal Remote TV Control · ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote TV Control · was updated on October 28, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV on October 27, 2026.

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