# Smart Remote Control for TVs vs Remote Control for FireStick

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Remote Control for TVs at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for FireStick's subscription. Remote Control for FireStick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote Control for TVs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Smart Remote Control for TVs against 4.9 for Remote Control for FireStick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 115 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Smart Remote Control for TVs's written reviews are positive against 92% of Remote Control for FireStick's.

Smart Remote Control for TVs ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote Control for FireStick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote Control for TVs | Remote Control for FireStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-for-tvs/id6469695903/reviews) | **[4.9 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-firestick/id6504462970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote Control for TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-for-tvs/id6469695903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Sharp, and other brands with an intuitive interface. Navigate your TV faster and more conveniently than ever before.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as TV remote, Control multiple smart TV brands, Intuitive user interface, Centralized command control, Faster navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $6.99 | 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 Smart Remote Control for TVs free?

Smart Remote Control for TVs 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, Smart Remote Control for TVs or Remote Control for FireStick?

Remote Control for FireStick is rated higher. Smart Remote Control for TVs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Remote Control for FireStick averages 4.9 from 115 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote Control for TVs or Remote Control for FireStick have ads?

Smart Remote Control for TVs shows ads; Remote Control for FireStick does not.

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

Smart Remote Control for TVs ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote Control for FireStick every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Remote Control for TVs was updated on September 20, 2026 and Remote Control for FireStick on September 21, 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.*