# iOculus vs Remote for FireStick

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for FireStick at 4.4 against iOculus's 3.0. Remote for FireStick also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). iOculus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for FireStick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. iOculus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for FireStick holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for FireStick has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iOculus ships an update every 4 months, Remote for FireStick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iOculus | Remote for FireStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioculus/id472309291/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id6502789855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Covidence A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/472309294) | [LOOP MOBILE FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741140077) |

## What reviewers say

### iOculus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioculus/id472309291)

This utility app requires specific hardware to function. It is compatible with various Apple devices, including watches and iPads. The app was last updated in May 2017.

**Highlights:** Requires special hardware, Compatible with watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Free to download, Released in 2011

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote for FireStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id6502789855)

Control your Fire Stick and Fire TV devices with a simple and intuitive interface. This app offers full remote functionality, including a trackpad for navigation and quick access to your favorite streaming apps. It also features a built-in keyboard for easy typing and searching.

**Highlights:** Automatic Wi-Fi detection, Full remote button access, Large trackpad for navigation, Direct app launching, Built-in keyboard for typing, Compatibility with all Fire TV models

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire TV Remote Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| FireStick Remote Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Firestick Remote Control | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Firestick Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Firestick Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app
- 🎵 Moonshadow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤖 Poor functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to TV
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Free remote functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iOculus free?

iOculus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote for FireStick free?

Remote for FireStick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iOculus or Remote for FireStick?

Remote for FireStick is rated higher. iOculus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Remote for FireStick averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do iOculus or Remote for FireStick have ads?

Remote for FireStick shows ads; iOculus does not.

### Which is updated more often, iOculus or Remote for FireStick?

iOculus ships an update every 4 months, and Remote for FireStick every 4 days. Most recently, iOculus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remote for FireStick on October 27, 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.*