# FireApp vs FireRemote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireApp | FireRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774/reviews)** | [4.1 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **419** | 389 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Linh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710850352) |

## What reviewers say

### FireApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireapp-tv-remote-control/id6469784774)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp: TV Controller - Show | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| FireApp TV Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control for FireApp Now | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes and crashes
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Improve compatibility with devices


### FireRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireremote-tv-stick-control/id6471219044)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FireRemote TV Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| FireRemote TV Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| FireRemote TV LifeTime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes during login
- Incompatible with older devices
- Fails to connect to Fire TV Stick

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Ability to cancel subscription
- Support for multiple Fire TV devices
- Voice control integration


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*