# Fire TV Remote vs FireApp

The clearest difference is rating: FireApp at 4.3 against Fire TV Remote's 4.0. FireApp also leads on ratings volume (419 vs 60). Fire TV Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 FireApp sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FireApp holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireApp has 419 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fire TV Remote ships an update every 3 months, FireApp every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire TV Remote | FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-fire-stick/id6443976240/reviews) | **[4.3 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **419** |
| Positive reviews | — | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamza El karmouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642379528) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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 |


### FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774)

Control your Smart TV using your iOS device. This app offers a virtual remote with a touchpad, keyboard, and volume controls. It connects automatically and supports a wide range of TV models, with regular updates for new devices.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, Automatic device connection, Touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard, Volume adjustment, Power off function

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp: TV Controller - Show | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp TV Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for FireApp Now | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good remote control
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire TV Remote free?

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

### Is FireApp free?

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

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

FireApp is rated higher. Fire TV Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while FireApp averages 4.3 from 419 ratings.

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

Both Fire TV Remote and FireApp show ads.

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

Fire TV Remote ships an update every 3 months, and FireApp every 2 months. Most recently, Fire TV Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and FireApp on November 3, 2026.

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