# Roku Remote (Official) vs Amazon Fire TV

The clearest difference is ads: Amazon Fire TV at none against Roku Remote (Official)'s shown. Amazon Fire TV also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Roku Remote (Official)'s advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 44%) and ratings volume (6.4M vs 1.4M). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Roku Remote (Official) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4M and 1.4M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Roku Remote (Official)'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Amazon Fire TV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Remote (Official) | Amazon Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-official/id482066631/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv/id947984433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4M** | 1.4M |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #52 |
| Size | 229 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ROKU INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482066634) | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Remote (Official)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-remote-official/id482066631)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Entertainment, #102 Top Free (US App Store)

Control your streaming devices with a mobile remote, search for content using voice or keyboard, and enjoy private listening. Stream free movies and live TV on the go, and cast media from your phone to your TV.

**Highlights:** Mobile remote control, Voice and keyboard search, Private listening with headphones, Stream free movies and live TV, Cast media from phone to TV, Add and launch channels

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🎧 Private listening feature
- 📱 Ability to control TV from phone
- 🔍 Easy to navigate and search
- 🆓 Free app with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- ⏱️ Slow to connect or respond
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with some TVs
- 🔇 Private listening not always reliable
- 🤯 Frustrating when remote doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Fails to detect or connect to Roku devices
- Loses connection during use
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unreliable private listening mode

**Requested features**

- Add volume control for Roku sticks
- Improve Bluetooth/headphone connectivity
- Allow remote access over mobile data
- Add widget for quick TV controls
- Optimize app for iPad's larger screen


### Amazon Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv/id947984433)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your Fire TV from your phone, discover personalized recommendations, and manage your watchlist. Easily set up new devices and enjoy fast text entry for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Remote control functionality, Personalized entertainment discovery, Universal search for content, Watchlist management, Fast text entry, Easy device setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote alternative
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Keyboard feature for faster typing
- 🚀 Works well when connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and reconnection issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons and controls
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains phone battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not registering properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to reconnect after phone screen timeout

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Power on/off functionality
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Remote (Official) free?

Roku Remote (Official) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Amazon Fire TV free?

Amazon Fire TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roku Remote (Official) or Amazon Fire TV?

Roku Remote (Official) is rated higher. Roku Remote (Official) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4M ratings, while Amazon Fire TV averages 4.5 from 1.4M ratings.

### Do Roku Remote (Official) or Amazon Fire TV have ads?

Roku Remote (Official) shows ads; Amazon Fire TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Remote (Official) or Amazon Fire TV?

Roku Remote (Official) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Amazon Fire TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roku Remote (Official) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Amazon Fire TV on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roku Remote (Official) or Amazon Fire TV?

Roku Remote (Official) currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Amazon Fire TV at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*