# Fire TV Stick Cast vs Remote control for FireApp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote control for FireApp at 100% against Fire TV Stick Cast's 9%. Remote control for FireApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Fire TV Stick Cast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (101 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire TV Stick Cast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire TV Stick Cast has 101 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Fire TV Stick Cast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote control for FireApp's.

Fire TV Stick Cast ships an update every 3 days, Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire TV Stick Cast | Remote control for FireApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-stick-cast/id6447545686/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-fireapp/id6450437644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruvix](https://appshunter.io/developer/633382104) | [Pin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759292053) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire TV Stick Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-stick-cast/id6447545686)

Wirelessly stream photos and videos from your iPhone to your Amazon Fire TV. Enjoy a simple interface, high-quality playback, and support for various media formats. Your content remains private with a direct device connection.

**Highlights:** Seamless photo & video casting, Easy-to-use interface, High-quality streaming, Multiple formats supported, Secure & private connection, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire TV Cast | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire TV Cast | $19.99 | per year |
| Fire TV Cast | $2.99 | 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 Stick Cast free?

Fire TV Stick Cast 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 Stick Cast or Remote control for FireApp?

Remote control for FireApp is rated higher. Fire TV Stick Cast averages 4.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Remote control for FireApp averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

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

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

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

Fire TV Stick Cast ships an update every 3 days, and Remote control for FireApp fortnightly. Most recently, Fire TV Stick Cast was updated on October 18, 2026 and Remote control for FireApp on October 18, 2026.

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