# Fire TV Remote vs Remote control for FireApp

The clearest difference is rating: Remote control for FireApp at 5.0 against Fire TV Remote's 4.0. Remote control for FireApp also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Fire TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote control for FireApp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote control for FireApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire TV Remote has 54 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fire TV Remote ships an update every 3 months, Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire TV Remote | Remote control for FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-fire-stick/id6443976240/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fireapp/id6450437644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamza El karmouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642379528) | [Pin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759292053) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-fire-stick/id6443976240)

Control your Fire TV and Fire Stick with ease using this app. Features include a built-in keyboard for quick searches, trackpad navigation, and voice control. Connects automatically or manually to your device for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Fire TV/Stick remote control, Built-in keyboard for search, Trackpad navigation, Voice control, Auto and manual connection, Access favorite apps/channels

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $39.99 | one-time |


### Remote control for FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fireapp/id6450437644)

Control your smart TV with your phone using this app. It offers features like channel switching, voice control, screen mirroring, and a built-in keyboard, all without needing infrared equipment. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for a seamless remote experience.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connection, no infrared needed, Fast and delay-free connection, Channel and volume control, Voice control for Alexa, Cast photos and videos, Low latency screen mirroring, Built-in keyboard and touchpad

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly New | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| test | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Offer New | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly  Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire TV Remote free?

Fire TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote control for FireApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fire TV Remote or Remote control for FireApp?

Remote control for FireApp is rated higher. Fire TV Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Remote control for FireApp averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Fire TV Remote or Remote control for FireApp have ads?

Both Fire TV Remote and Remote control for FireApp show ads.

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

Fire TV Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. Most recently, Fire TV Remote was updated on September 14, 2026 and Remote control for FireApp on September 23, 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.*