Comparison

FireStick Universal TV Remote vs Remote control for FireApp

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

Head to head
About

FireStick Universal TV Remote

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
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Smart TV Remote Control is specifically designed to bring an easy remote to control your TV. Just connect your remote control app to your TV and start controlling it.. Smart TV Remote control provides you with many useful features such as: Fully Functional TV Remote Control Stable Device Connection Mechanism Fast Keyboard for Quick Search Channel Shortcuts for easy access Automatic Connection to Devices Please make sure that your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Here is how the app works with your TV: Install this app on your phone. Launch and tap on the device connection screen. Wait for a few seconds for the app to find and connect with your TV. Start using the remote control.It is that simple. Premium Screen: You can be a premium user through an auto-renewing subscription: 1-Month Plan, first 3 days free and then $1.99/Month- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase- 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 - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period- Any unused portion of a free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/t/s!AhFqsfV6n6ePbZ-D1y5mhg_VWxg Terms of Usage: https://1drv.ms/t/s!AhFqsfV6n6ePblD397_rLo_cfV4?e=BauqUz If you have any query, feel free to contact us at contactus@pironapps.com

About

Remote control for FireApp

Control your smart TV with your phone using this app. It offers features like channel switching, voice control, screen mirroring, and a built-in keyboard, all without needing infrared equipment. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for a seamless remote experience.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connection, no infrared needed
  • Fast and delay-free connection
  • Channel and volume control
  • Voice control for Alexa
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Low latency screen mirroring
  • Built-in keyboard and touchpad
Features
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Remote control for FireApp is a powerful all-in-one amazon fire remote with lots of advanced functions. Key Features: - No infrared equipment required, just Wi-Fi connection - Ultrafast & No Delay connection speed - Channels & Volume switching - Voice Control for alexa remote - Cast local photos and videos - Screen mirroring in low latency - Free Handy Touchpad - Built-in keyboard for simple text entry - User-friendly UI interface and clear instructions - Simple operation as a physical remote control - Automatic connection to a device Disclaimer: This Remote control for FireApp is not an official Fire TV remote application, a toshiba Fire TV remote or endorsed by Amazon remote. If you have any advice or suggestion about our fire app, feel free and let us know :) Subscription Instructions: 1、Subscription period: monthly membership, annual membership, lifetime membership. 2、Subscription price: Subject to in-app package price. 3、Payment: iTunes account will be recorded after confirming the purchase payment. 4、The iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription cycle will be postponed to the next subscription cycle after successful charging. 5、If you need to cancel the continuous subscription, please close the continuous subscription at least 24 hours before the subscription cycle. 6、Open your Apple phone [Settings] -> Click [iTunes Store and App Store] -> Click [Apple ID] -> [View Apple ID] -> [Subscription], and choose to cancel the subscription. If you close your subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/soulapps-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

FireStick Universal TV Remote2 screens
Remote control for FireApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote control for FireApp at 100% against FireStick Universal TV Remote's 0%. Remote control for FireApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). FireStick Universal TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (163 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FireStick Universal TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Remote control for FireApp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control for FireApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireStick Universal TV Remote has 163 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FireStick Universal TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote control for FireApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireStick Universal TV Remote ships an update every 4 months, Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FireStick Universal TV Remote versus Remote control for FireApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireStick Universal TV RemoteRemote control for FireApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (163 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIRON APPSPin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

FireStick Universal TV Remote

All ratings163 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Remote control for FireApp

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FireStick Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • TV Remote Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
10 purchases

Remote control for FireApp

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly New$3.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • test1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Offer New1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Offer1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is FireStick Universal TV Remote free?
FireStick Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote control for FireApp free?
Remote control for FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FireStick Universal TV Remote or Remote control for FireApp?
Remote control for FireApp is rated higher. FireStick Universal TV Remote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Remote control for FireApp averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do FireStick Universal TV Remote or Remote control for FireApp have ads?
Remote control for FireApp shows ads; FireStick Universal TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, FireStick Universal TV Remote or Remote control for FireApp?
FireStick Universal TV Remote ships an update every 4 months, and Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. Most recently, FireStick Universal TV Remote was updated on September 19, 2026 and Remote control for FireApp on September 23, 2026.

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