FireApp vs Remote Control for TV Smart・
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Virtual remote control
- Automatic device connection
- Touchpad navigation
- Built-in keyboard
- Volume adjustment
- Power off function
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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/
Remote Control for TV Smart・
Control your television using your iPhone or iWatch. This app provides a virtual remote solution for lost or malfunctioning physical remotes, supporting a wide range of popular TV brands for a simplified viewing experience.
- iPhone and iWatch control
- Universal TV brand support
- Virtual remote replacement
- Quick and easy connection
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Now you can easily control your TV with your iPhone or iWatch. If you've lost your physical remote or need an alternative due to battery issues, this app will help you simplify your TV experience. This universal remote supports a wide range of popular TV brands, ensuring compatibility across models and years. The app establishes a quick and easy connection, turning your device into a virtual remote control. *Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. For more information please visit one of the following links: - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T24a-IKz0u-4YQnpMRxnnP50HAKA5RF851rGrWvQHFo/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12FhK7LZ0yOYzrWL2DeqjEbNy2lONVGSAmW2lII4zJ3o/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control for TV Smart・ at none against FireApp's shown. Remote Control for TV Smart・ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). FireApp's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 25%) and ratings volume (419 vs 98). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. FireApp sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for TV Smart・ sells 4 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 TV Smart・ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 419 and 98 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of FireApp's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control for TV Smart・'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, Remote Control for TV Smart・ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireApp | Remote Control for TV Smart・ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (419 ratings) | 4.5 (98 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 419 — better | 98 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipoApps | Lucy Vivo |
Customer experience
FireApp
Remote Control for TV Smart・
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
Remote Control for TV Smart・
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FireApp
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- 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
Remote Control for TV Smart・
- Universal Remote for TV: Smart3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Universal Remote for TV: Smart$5.997 Days
- Watch Control App: Play TV Now$19.991 Month
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- Watch Control App: Play TV Now$39.991 Year
Questions
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