Comparison

Universal Remote | Smart TV vs FireApp

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote | Smart TV

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with your phone. Navigate menus, launch channels, adjust volume, and type text easily. Cast media from your phone to the big screen.

Highlights
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Hot keys for channels
  • Volume control
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Multiple device switching
  • Cast media to TV
Features
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The most advanced and user-friendly universal TV remote control app! Connect your iPhone and Streaming device/Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you’re all set to enjoy your favorite content! Key remote control features: - Touchpad navigation. Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation - Hot keys for channels. Launch any of your channels directly from the app - Volume control. You can change the volume of your TV or even mute it - Built-in keyboard. The easiest and fastest way to enter any text and search - Multiple devices. You can switch between your devices in just one tap Additional features: - Cast media to your TV. You can cast media and content from built-in Youtube, Browser or your Photos. * Please subscribe to any of the following Premium plans to get access to all app features without limits: weekly with 3-day trial; monthly; yearly. - 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 - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service Privacy Policy: http://go2020apps.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: http://go2020apps.com/terms-of-use.html

About

FireApp

Control your Smart TV using your iOS device. This app offers a virtual remote with a touchpad, keyboard, and volume controls. It connects automatically and supports a wide range of TV models, with regular updates for new devices.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Automatic device connection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Volume adjustment
  • Power off function
Features
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FireApp — TV Remote Control is your go-to virtual remote for seamlessly managing your Smart TV with your iOS Device. Functionality: — Enjoy a fully functional remote control at your fingertips. — Experience automatic device connection for hassle-free setup. — Navigate with ease using the touchpad for menu exploration and quick typing on web apps. — Adjust the volume up or down effortlessly. — Simplify your searches with the built-in keyboard. — Power off your TV with a single tap. — Stay up-to-date with regular updates to support a wide range of new TV models. To utilize this remote control, ensure that your iOS device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. — If the connection encounters any issues, try restarting your iPhone, Smart TV, and Wi-Fi router for a smoother experience. Subscription Details: — Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. — Subscriptions will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period concludes, specifying the renewal cost. — Manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase. — Any remaining time from a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to the respective publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/privacy/

Screenshots

Universal Remote | Smart TV4 screens
FireApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote | Smart TV at none against FireApp's shown. Universal Remote | Smart TV also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). FireApp's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 38%). 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. Universal Remote | Smart TV sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote | Smart TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote | Smart TV has 11K ratings behind it against 417, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Universal Remote | Smart TV's written reviews are positive against 49% of FireApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, FireApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal Remote | Smart TV versus FireApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote | Smart TVFireApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.3 (417 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews49.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better417
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB192 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLevel Clash Apps S.L.ZipoApps

Customer experience

Universal Remote | Smart TV

All ratings11,486 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative58.2%

FireApp

All ratings417 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

Universal Remote | Smart TV

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Works perfectly

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Requires paid subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔒 Unable to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 🚫 No free version

FireApp

From 417 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good remote control
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Connection issues

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote | Smart TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Unable to connect to TV
  • Keyboard function doesn't work

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to purchase one-time instead of subscription
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily

FireApp

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezes and crashes
  • Fails to connect to devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Volume control
  • Improve compatibility with devices

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Universal Remote | Smart TV

Subscriptions14
  • Set up your remote3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • TV Remote Control Weekly3 Days trial3 variants$6.997 Days
  • Remote Control for TV Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Remote for TV Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Remote Control for TV Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Remote Control for TV Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Smart TV Remote Control Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access$39.99
18 purchases

FireApp

Subscriptions18
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 15 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • FireApp: TV Controller - Show$5.997 Days
  • FireApp TV Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Remote Control for FireApp Now$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal Remote | Smart TV free?
Universal Remote | Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FireApp free?
FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote | Smart TV or FireApp?
Universal Remote | Smart TV is rated higher. Universal Remote | Smart TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while FireApp averages 4.3 from 417 ratings.
Do Universal Remote | Smart TV or FireApp have ads?
FireApp shows ads; Universal Remote | Smart TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote | Smart TV or FireApp?
Universal Remote | Smart TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and FireApp every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote | Smart TV was updated on September 24, 2026 and FireApp on September 9, 2026.

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