# FireStick Universal TV Remote vs Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl at 100% against FireStick Universal TV Remote's 0%. Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). FireStick Universal TV Remote's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (163 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FireStick Universal TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FireStick Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireStick Universal TV Remote has 163 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of FireStick Universal TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FireStick Universal TV Remote ships an update every 4 months, Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireStick Universal TV Remote | Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-universal-tv-remote/id1613505745/reviews)** | [3.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) | [AN VIET COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642433347) |

## What reviewers say

### FireStick Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-universal-tv-remote/id1613505745)

Control your smart TV or streaming stick with your phone. This app offers a fully functional remote experience with a fast keyboard for searches and channel shortcuts. Connects automatically to your devices over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Fully functional TV remote, Stable device connection, Fast keyboard for search, Channel shortcuts, Automatic device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-smart-tv-remote-plus-ctrl/id1643458167)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a full remote experience for various brands, connecting automatically without extra hardware. Enjoy easy access to all TV functions.

**Highlights:** Control Samsung, LG, TCL, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Sony, Full suite remote control with all buttons, No wires or additional hardware required, Automatic device connection, Easy access to all smart TV functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access all for weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Access all for yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireStick Universal TV Remote free?

FireStick Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl free?

Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FireStick Universal TV Remote or Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl?

FireStick Universal TV Remote is rated higher. FireStick Universal TV Remote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do FireStick Universal TV Remote or Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl have ads?

Neither FireStick Universal TV Remote nor Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FireStick Universal TV Remote or Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl?

FireStick Universal TV Remote ships an update every 4 months, and Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl every 3 days. Most recently, FireStick Universal TV Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Universal Smart TV Remote+Ctrl on October 2, 2026.

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