Comparison

FireApp vs FireRemote

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

Head to head
About

FireApp

Control your Smart TV using your iOS device. This app offers a virtual remote with a touchpad, keyboard, and volume controls. It connects automatically and supports a wide range of TV models, with regular updates for new devices.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Automatic device connection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Volume adjustment
  • Power off function
Features
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FireApp — TV Remote Control is your go-to virtual remote for seamlessly managing your Smart TV with your iOS Device. Functionality: — Enjoy a fully functional remote control at your fingertips. — Experience automatic device connection for hassle-free setup. — Navigate with ease using the touchpad for menu exploration and quick typing on web apps. — Adjust the volume up or down effortlessly. — Simplify your searches with the built-in keyboard. — Power off your TV with a single tap. — Stay up-to-date with regular updates to support a wide range of new TV models. To utilize this remote control, ensure that your iOS device and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. — If the connection encounters any issues, try restarting your iPhone, Smart TV, and Wi-Fi router for a smoother experience. Subscription Details: — Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. — Subscriptions will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period concludes, specifying the renewal cost. — Manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase. — Any remaining time from a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to the respective publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/fireappcontrolios/privacy/

About

FireRemote

Transform your iPhone into a functional remote control for your Fire TV Stick. Easily connect and navigate your device with full keyboard support for searches and quick access to streaming apps.

Highlights
  • Physical remote controls
  • Automatic scanning and connection
  • Intuitive and quick operation
  • Full keyboard support
  • Quick access to YouTube and Netflix
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FireRemote: TV Stick Control helps you turn your iPhone into a physical remote quickly Open the app and it will automatically scan and connect the Fire TV accurately and simply Featured: - Full features like physical controls - Intuitive and quick operation - Full keyboard support when searching - Quick access to Youtube, Netflix DISCLAIMER FireRemote : TV Stick Control is neither an official Amazon product, nor are we affiliated with the Amazon company Terms of service:https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-ntb-software Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-nbl-software

Screenshots

FireApp4 screens
FireRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

FireApp and FireRemote both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of FireRemote's written reviews are positive against 49% of FireApp's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and FireRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireApp holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 419 and 389 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of FireApp's written reviews are positive against 87% of FireRemote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireApp ships an update every 2 months, FireRemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FireApp versus FireRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireAppFireRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (419 ratings) — better4.1 (389 ratings)
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings419 — better389
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsLinh Nguyen

Customer experience

FireApp

All ratings417 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative45.1%

FireRemote

All ratings372 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.9%

User reviews

FireApp

From 419 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good remote control
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Connection issues

FireRemote

From 389 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔥 Great app for Fire TV Stick
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💻 Enhances Fire TV Stick experience
  • 🎥 Effortless navigation and control

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Requires payment for full functionality
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🚫 Does not work without physical remote
  • 💸 Expensive for a remote app
  • 📢 Excessive ads

Bugs and requests

FireApp

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezes and crashes
  • Fails to connect to devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Volume control
  • Improve compatibility with devices

FireRemote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes during login
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Fails to connect to Fire TV Stick

Requested features

4 requests
  • Volume control
  • Ability to cancel subscription
  • Support for multiple Fire TV devices
  • Voice control integration

In-app purchases

18 purchases

FireApp

Subscriptions18
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 15 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • FireApp: TV Controller - Show$5.997 Days
  • FireApp TV Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Remote Control for FireApp Now$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

FireRemote

Subscriptions2
  • FireRemote TV Weekly$4.997 Days
  • FireRemote TV Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • FireRemote TV LifeTime$29.99

Questions

Is FireApp free?
FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FireRemote free?
FireRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FireApp or FireRemote?
FireApp is rated higher. FireApp averages 4.3 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while FireRemote averages 4.1 from 389 ratings.
Do FireApp or FireRemote have ads?
Both FireApp and FireRemote show ads.
Which is updated more often, FireApp or FireRemote?
FireApp ships an update every 2 months, and FireRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, FireApp was updated on October 21, 2026 and FireRemote on October 24, 2026.

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