# Fire Stick Remote for TV vs Remote Control for FireStick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Control for FireStick at 92% against Fire Stick Remote for TV's 20%. Remote Control for FireStick also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fire Stick Remote for TV's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Stick Remote for TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for FireStick sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fire Stick Remote for TV ships an update every 3 days, Remote Control for FireStick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Stick Remote for TV | Remote Control for FireStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-firestick/id6504462970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **120** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruvix](https://appshunter.io/developer/633382104) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Stick Remote for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-stick-remote-for-tv/id6446937568)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful remote for your Amazon Fire TV devices. Navigate menus, launch apps, and control media playback with ease. This app simplifies your streaming experience.

**Highlights:** All-in-one remote control, Quick app launcher, Media playback controls, Universal compatibility with Fire TV devices, Intuitive navigation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire TV Remote Control | $6.99 | one-time |


### Remote Control for FireStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-firestick/id6504462970)

Control your streaming devices with your phone. Navigate menus, launch apps, and input text easily using a familiar interface. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based touch controls, Built-in keyboard for text input, One-tap app and channel access, Large touchpad for navigation, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access with Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access with Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effortless device navigation
- 👍 Clutter-free navigation
- 🚀 Efficient search
- 👍 Intuitive typing experience
- 👍 Great app setup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Stick Remote for TV free?

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

### Is Remote Control for FireStick free?

Remote Control for FireStick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Fire Stick Remote for TV or Remote Control for FireStick have ads?

Fire Stick Remote for TV shows ads; Remote Control for FireStick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fire Stick Remote for TV or Remote Control for FireStick?

Fire Stick Remote for TV ships an update every 3 days, and Remote Control for FireStick every 2 months. Most recently, Fire Stick Remote for TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control for FireStick on October 24, 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.*