# Universal TV Remote Control・ vs Remote for Fire TV

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control・ at 4.8 against Remote for Fire TV's 3.9. Universal TV Remote Control・ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control・ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Remote for Fire TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control・ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control・ has 84K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Universal TV Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote for Fire TV's.

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control・ | Remote for Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058/reviews)** | [3.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firety/id6505017251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [toggle apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782091955) | [Suna Ordulu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754727111) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6443877058)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Utilities, #29 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your TV, streaming device, soundbar, and more from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for easy device management. Includes step-by-step guides and 24/7 support.

**Highlights:** Power On/Off, Touchpad and D-Pad, Keyboard input, TV Apps Management, Media Player Control, Sound Regulation, Numpad for Channels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Individual Weekly Pro Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Control PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Individual Yearly Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote for Mobile | Free | one-time |
| Individual Lifetime - Pro Plan | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection and pairing
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Works with various TV models
- 🙌 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required for basic features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, random disconnections
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling of premium version

**Reported bugs**

- TV not detected or recognized
- Buttons not functioning as expected
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Volume control without subscription
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- More transparent pricing and feature details


### Remote for Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firety/id6505017251)

Control your TV devices effortlessly from your iPhone. Navigate menus, type with a keyboard, and enjoy seamless connection over Wi-Fi. Unlock premium features for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Full-featured remote control, Large touchpad for easy navigation, Integrated keyboard for typing, Automatic device connection, Premium subscription for ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Promo | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual Promo | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control・ free?

Universal TV Remote Control・ 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, Universal TV Remote Control・ or Remote for Fire TV?

Universal TV Remote Control・ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control・ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Remote for Fire TV averages 3.9 from 82 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control・ or Remote for Fire TV have ads?

Neither Universal TV Remote Control・ nor Remote for Fire TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control・ or Remote for Fire TV?

Universal TV Remote Control・ ships an update weekly, and Remote for Fire TV every 2 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control・ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV on November 4, 2026.

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