Comparison

SnapScan vs Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnapScan

Instantly scan documents using your phone's camera. Advanced image processing ensures clear, digital copies that can be easily shared or printed. Perfect for digitizing important papers on the go.

Highlights
  • Automatic document detection
  • High-quality image processing
  • PDF export
  • Shareable documents
  • Printable copies
Features
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This app automatically detects and scans documents using the built-in camera and advanced image processing algorithms. The result is a PDF that can be shared or printed when needed.

About

Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive remote for your Fire TV and Firestick. Effortlessly navigate menus, manage playback, control volume, and launch applications. Offers quick setup, keyboard input, touchpad mode, and voice search for a smarter TV control experience.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functionality
  • Quick and easy setup
  • Keyboard input for text entry
  • Touchpad mode for navigation
  • Voice search commands
Features
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Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote is a convenient and powerful app that turns your smartphone into a fully functional remote for your Fire TV and Firestick devices. Easily navigate menus, control playback, adjust volume, and launch apps — all from your phone. With a fast connection setup and an intuitive interface, it’s the perfect solution if you’ve misplaced your physical remote or want a smarter way to control your TV. Key Features: • Full Remote Control: Navigate, adjust volume, play/pause, and more. • Quick Setup: Connect to your Fire TV device in seconds. • Keyboard Input: Type faster and easier than with a physical remote. • Touchpad Mode: Smooth and responsive control for easier navigation. • Voice Search: Use your phone’s mic for quick voice commands. Download Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote today and take full control of your Fire TV experience with just one tap! Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18yZQK6dE_bJx0EiUGdPTJ7ZRdnI7AoSRRJUoKWNi7Vk/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TQzDN6y5pzRZSQUAZ2M132mD0upxLG0loz8tNEVRDBk/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

SnapScan2 screens
Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapScan at 100% against Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote's 42%. SnapScan also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnapScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapScan ships an update every 13 months, Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SnapScan versus Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapScanFirestick・Fire TV Stick Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (640 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—640 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrethep ParanJonathan Reed

Customer experience

SnapScan

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote

All ratings640 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

SnapScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App does not connect to Fire TV
  • Buttons do not function after payment

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SnapScan

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
19 purchases

Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote

Subscriptions13
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Controller・Mirror$5.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • Universal TV Controller・Mirror3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote$7.997 Days
  • Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Remote Control plus Flashlight$19.991 Month
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote$24.991 Year
  • Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote$29.991 Year
  • Remote Control plus Flashlight$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote$9.99
  • Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote$14.99
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote$19.99
  • Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote$24.99
  • Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote$34.99

Questions

Is SnapScan free?
SnapScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote free?
Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapScan or Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote have ads?
Neither SnapScan nor Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapScan or Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote?
SnapScan ships an update every 13 months, and Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, SnapScan was updated on October 10, 2026 and Firestick・Fire TV Stick Remote on October 18, 2026.

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