# Firemote vs Remote Control for FireStick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Control for FireStick at 92% against Firemote's 0%. Remote Control for FireStick also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (120 vs 2). Firemote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

Remote Control for FireStick holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for FireStick has 120 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Firemote's written reviews are positive against 92% of Remote Control for FireStick's.

Firemote ships an update every 4 months, Remote Control for FireStick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firemote | Remote Control for FireStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firemote-fire-stick-remote/id6449899946/reviews) | **[4.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-firestick/id6504462970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Khayreev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088333606) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Firemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firemote-fire-stick-remote/id6449899946)

Control your Fire Stick or TV with your iPhone. Navigate menus using a large touchpad and type with a built-in keyboard. The app automatically connects to your device for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Full remote control functionality, Large touchpad for navigation, Integrated keyboard, Automatic device connection, Free 3-day trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


### 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 Firemote free?

Firemote 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.

### Which has better reviews, Firemote or Remote Control for FireStick?

Remote Control for FireStick is rated higher. Firemote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Remote Control for FireStick averages 4.9 from 120 ratings.

### Do Firemote or Remote Control for FireStick have ads?

Neither Firemote nor Remote Control for FireStick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firemote or Remote Control for FireStick?

Firemote ships an update every 4 months, and Remote Control for FireStick every 2 months. Most recently, Firemote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote Control for FireStick on November 4, 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.*