TV Remote vs FireApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote
Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.
- Control smart TVs with phone
- Supports wide range of brands
- Eliminates multiple remotes
- LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips support
- Simplified TV experience
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With Universal Remote, you can control your Smart TV with just your phone! This versatile app supports a wide range of TV brands and models, eliminating the need for multiple remote controls. Download Universal Remote today and simplify your TV-watching experience! It works with the most popular brands: - LG - Roku - Samsung - Sony - Philips - Amazon Fire TV - Android TV & Google TV - Hisense - Vizio This application is an independent development, compatible with the mentioned brands or companies, but it is not officially related to or associated with them in any way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zap.studio/privacy-policy/
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.
- Virtual remote control
- Automatic device connection
- Touchpad navigation
- Built-in keyboard
- Volume adjustment
- Power off function
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 4 days against FireApp's every 2 months. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 417) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 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.
TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 58K ratings behind it against 417, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of FireApp's.
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, FireApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Remote | FireApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (58K ratings) — better | 4.3 (417 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews — better | 49.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 58K — better | 417 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zap Software Studio BV | ZipoApps |
Customer experience
TV Remote
FireApp
User reviews
TV Remote
From 58K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
FireApp
From 417 App Store ratingsWhat 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
TV Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV
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
TV Remote
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
FireApp
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- 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
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