# TV Remote Control Universal + vs Remote for Fire TV

The clearest difference is ads: Remote for Fire TV at none against TV Remote Control Universal +'s shown. Remote for Fire TV also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 16%). TV Remote Control Universal +'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (13K vs 82). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Universal + sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

TV Remote Control Universal + holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Universal + has 13K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of TV Remote Control Universal +'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote for Fire TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Universal + | Remote for Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903/reviews)** | [3.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firety/id6505017251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | 15.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 197 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TVSMART.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674705623) | [Suna Ordulu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754727111) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Universal +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal-plus/id1644910903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control power, volume, channels, and even cast content to the big screen. Enjoy voice control, a built-in keyboard, and customizable themes for an effortless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring and casting, Voice control for TV, Built-in keyboard for easy typing, Quick access to streaming channels, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium TV Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Smart TV Remote Control | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Upgrade TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro \| Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Yearly Upgrade TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium TV Remote | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Smart TV Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Supper Sale \| TV Remote | $39.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote - Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Upgrade TV Remote | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great as a remote control
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🔒 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Useful backup for lost physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access basic remote functions
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- 🤖 Aggressive in-app ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with certain TV models
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Remote control functions not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free remote control features
- Ability to control TV power and volume without subscription
- Better customer support and communication


### 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 TV Remote Control Universal + free?

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

TV Remote Control Universal + is rated higher. TV Remote Control Universal + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Remote for Fire TV averages 3.9 from 82 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control Universal + ships an update monthly, and Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control Universal + was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV on October 27, 2026.

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