# Rockbot Remote vs Remote for Fire TV

Rockbot Remote and Remote for Fire TV both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Rockbot Remote's written reviews are positive against 31% of Remote for Fire TV's. Rockbot Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Remote for Fire TV's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rockbot Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote for Fire TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Rockbot Remote against 4.5 for Remote for Fire TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire TV has 11K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Rockbot Remote's written reviews are positive against 31% of Remote for Fire TV's.

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, Remote for Fire TV every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot Remote | Remote for Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242/reviews)** | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockbot Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-remote/id450735242)

Manage your business's background music and TV channels remotely. Adjust volume, skip tracks, change playlists, and even ban unwanted songs or artists directly from your smartphone or tablet. Control multiple locations from a single app.

**Highlights:** Adjust volume, Skip songs, Start/stop music, Change playlists/channels, Preview upcoming songs, Ban songs/artists, Control multiple locations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roqbot for Business Trial | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great service
- 👍 Variety and selection of music
- 👍 Cleaned music content
- 👍 Easy to control from phone
- 👍 Truly rocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible company, cannot get in touch
- 🐛 App stops playing music when using other apps
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app
- 🐛 Outdated music selection

**Reported bugs**

- Charges credit card but never sends player
- Music keeps playing during phone calls
- Slow loading times, too many images in updated app

**Requested features**

- More access for managers to repeat songs and add to queue


### Remote for Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398)

Control your Fire TV devices with your phone. This app offers a comprehensive remote, keyboard for easy typing, and voice search functionality. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive remote control, Quick keyboard access, Voice control with microphone, Cast photos and videos, Smooth touchpad navigation, Automatic device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promotional Offer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Fire Stick Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire TV Remote Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Fire TV Remote Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive remote
- 👍 Convenient for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Significant lag/delay
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all Fire TV devices
- 💰 Requires paid subscription to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Fire TV
- OK button doesn't work
- Keeps disconnecting

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ability to control volume
- Option to save device IP addresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rockbot Remote free?

Rockbot Remote 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, Rockbot Remote or Remote for Fire TV?

Rockbot Remote is rated higher. Rockbot Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Remote for Fire TV averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Rockbot Remote or Remote for Fire TV have ads?

Remote for Fire TV shows ads; Rockbot Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot Remote or Remote for Fire TV?

Rockbot Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Remote for Fire TV every 8 months. Most recently, Rockbot Remote was updated on October 26, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV on October 28, 2026.

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