Comparison

Xfinity Home vs FireStick Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Xfinity Home

Control your home security and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, monitor video feeds, and manage lights and thermostats from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Remote arm and disarm
  • Real-time alerts
  • Remote video monitoring
  • Lighting control
  • Thermostat control
  • Automated rules
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The Xfinity Home app lets you stay connected to your home even when you’re on the go. Arm and disarm your system, create automated rules, access video to see when the kids get home, or turn on the lights and adjust the temperature before you walk through the door. It’s quick, easy and always available on your smartphone or tablet. FEATURES - Remote arm and disarm - Real-time text and email alerts when alarms are triggered and motion is detected* - Remote video monitoring* - Lighting and thermostat control* WORKS WITH XFINITY COMPATIBLE DEVICES* - Thermostats: Ecobee, Carrier Cor, Zen - Lighting: Philips Hue Lights, Lutron Caséta Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, Sengled Element Touch Bulb, GE (Jasco) Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, LIFX Lights - Locks: August Smart Locks, Kwikset SmartCode Door Locks REQUIREMENTS - Wi-Fi or 4G cellular internet connection - Xfinity Home service - Xfinity ID or Comcast.net email address and password (Need your Xfinity ID? Go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/create-xfinity-username) *Purchase of additional hardware may be required. Disclaimer: Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Service and equipment sold separately. Services and features vary based on service package. Learn more about ‘Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135: Do Not Sell My Info’ options at www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference

About

FireStick Remote Control

Control your Fire TV devices directly from your iPhone or iPad with intuitive swipe gestures. This app simplifies text input, allows casting of photos and videos, and provides quick access to your favorite apps and channels. Connect your device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe-based remote control
  • Keyboard for easy text input and search
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Quick access to favorite apps
  • Automatic device connection
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Firestick Remote Control allows you to control your fire TV directly from iPhone/iPad using intuitive swipe based touch controls. Just connect an iPhone and TV or a media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using this mobile app. # Key Features ◆ Intuitive swipe based remote control. ◆ Keyboard feature to simplify text input and search. ◆ Cast your Photo & Video ◆ Quick access to your favorite apps and channels. ◆ Automatic connection to a device. ◆ Amazing design with cool and easy interface. NOTES: ◆ This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Firestick Remote Control” App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - 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. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bhim-singh/termsconditions

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
FireStick Remote Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xfinity Home at none against FireStick Remote Control's 4. FireStick Remote Control's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Xfinity Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireStick Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 28K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 33% of FireStick Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, FireStick Remote Control every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Xfinity Home versus FireStick Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeFireStick Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings)4.6 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews33.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcastBhim Singh

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

All ratings12,008 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative61.6%

FireStick Remote Control

All ratings28,412 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews434 reviews
Positive33.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative57.4%

User reviews

Xfinity Home

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient app
  • 🔒 Great home security system
  • 👍 Reliable and trustworthy service
  • 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Helpful and responsive customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Camera and sensor malfunctions
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Notifications not working as expected

FireStick Remote Control

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote functionality
  • 🚀 Easy setup and pairing
  • 💡 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Excessive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and lag
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and requests

Xfinity Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to login or connect to system
  • Cameras not loading or showing live feed
  • Alarm not arming/disarming properly
  • Sensors not triggering alerts correctly
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Faster video playback speeds
  • Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
  • Better integration with other smart home devices
  • More customization options for automation rules

FireStick Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect or reconnect device
  • Crashes and freezes during use
  • Unreliable remote control functionality

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control integration
  • Ability to use without physical remote
  • Reduced ad frequency in free version

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FireStick Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Fire Stick Remote Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Fire Stick Remote Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Fire Stick Remote Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fire Stick Remote Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireStick Remote Control free?
FireStick Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or FireStick Remote Control?
FireStick Remote Control is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while FireStick Remote Control averages 4.6 from 28K ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or FireStick Remote Control have ads?
Both Xfinity Home and FireStick Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or FireStick Remote Control?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and FireStick Remote Control every 3 months. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on October 16, 2026 and FireStick Remote Control on October 16, 2026.

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