# TV Remote vs FireApp

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against FireApp's shown. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). FireApp's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 15%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 587 and 419 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of TV Remote'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.

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, FireApp every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817/reviews)** | [4.3 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **587** | 419 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Brickman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773360255) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817)

Control your Samsung or LG Smart TV directly from your iPhone without extra hardware. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for full remote functionality, including basic and advanced commands. Enjoy a smart, simple, and elegant interface with optional haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for Smart TVs, Basic and advanced TV functions, Quick Wi-Fi connection, Haptic feedback option, No additional hardware needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Pro (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |


### FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp: TV Controller - Show | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp TV Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for FireApp Now | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote 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, TV Remote or FireApp?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 587 ratings, while FireApp averages 4.3 from 419 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or FireApp have ads?

FireApp shows ads; TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or FireApp?

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and FireApp every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and FireApp on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*