# Ultimate Remote vs Remote for FireStick and TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Remote at none against Remote for FireStick and TV's 10. Ultimate Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown). Remote for FireStick and TV's advantage is ratings volume (226 vs 3) and rating (3.9 vs 3.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for FireStick and TV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ultimate Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for FireStick and TV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for FireStick and TV has 226 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Ultimate Remote's written reviews are positive against 35% of Remote for FireStick and TV's.

Ultimate Remote ships an update fortnightly, Remote for FireStick and TV every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Remote | Remote for FireStick and TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-remote/id6475311564/reviews) | **[3.9 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-and-tv/id6476253073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onur Buyukcaglar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718910148) | [Nguyen Quy Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594539200) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-remote/id6475311564)

Control your Ultimate-II or Ultimate 64 devices remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Easily manage and run files, import media, create custom layouts, and even use keyboard macros for your Commodore 64.

**Highlights:** Scan and register devices, Import and manage storage media, Play SID files and run programs, Upload and run external files, Mount disk images and browse directories, Create custom home layouts and shortcuts, Create and send keyboard macros

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote for FireStick and TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-and-tv/id6476253073)

Control your Fire TV Stick and smart TV directly from your mobile device. This app offers a full-featured remote experience, including voice search and a touchpad, eliminating the need for a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Full remote control functionality, Voice search for easy content discovery, Ultra touchpad for navigation, Quick access to apps and channels, Connects via Wi-Fi

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonthlyBL- Remote FireStick | $5.99 | per month |
| MonthlyB - Remote FireStick | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Vip - Remote FireStick | $5.99 | per month |
| Sale Trial Black Friday | $40.00 | per year |
| TrialBL - Remote FireStick | $40.00 | per year |
| TrialA  - Remote FireStick | $40.00 | per year |
| 3-Day free trial then $40/year | $40.00 | per year |
| TrialB  - Remote FireStick | $79.99 | per year |
| LifetimeB  - Remote FireStick | $31.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Vip -Remote FireStick | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful when remote is lost
- 👍 Works as a remote
- 👍 Convenient alternative
- 👍 Good for basic use
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 🔌 Connection issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezing
- 🔄 Requires constant reconnecting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when watching Prime Video
- Remote disconnects frequently
- Requires code every time and restarts
- Doesn't connect to Fire TV
- App freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Fix connection issues
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve reliability
- Offer better customer service
- Provide clear subscription terms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Remote free?

Ultimate Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote for FireStick and TV free?

Remote for FireStick and TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Remote or Remote for FireStick and TV?

Remote for FireStick and TV is rated higher. Ultimate Remote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Remote for FireStick and TV averages 3.9 from 226 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Remote or Remote for FireStick and TV have ads?

Remote for FireStick and TV shows ads; Ultimate Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Remote or Remote for FireStick and TV?

Ultimate Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Remote for FireStick and TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and Remote for FireStick and TV on November 4, 2026.

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