# Remote Control for FireStick vs Remote for Fire Stick・

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote for Fire Stick・ at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for FireStick's subscription. Remote for Fire Stick・ also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 115). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for FireStick sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Remote for Fire Stick・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 — 4.9 for Remote Control for FireStick against 4.8 for Remote for Fire Stick・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Fire Stick・ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Remote Control for FireStick's written reviews are positive against 89% of Remote for Fire Stick・'s.

Remote Control for FireStick ships an update every 2 months, Remote for Fire Stick・ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for FireStick | Remote for Fire Stick・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-firestick/id6504462970/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-stick/id6738932337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 89.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) | [Red Paket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781661649) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Remote for Fire Stick・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-stick/id6738932337)

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive remote control for your Firestick and Fire TV devices. Effortlessly navigate, control volume, switch apps, and cast media. Includes diagnostic tools for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Complete remote control toolkit, Built-in keyboard and touchpad, Media casting (photos & videos), TV diagnostic tools, Quick app switching, Reliable WiFi setup

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for FireStick free?

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

### Is Remote for Fire Stick・ free?

Remote for Fire Stick・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for FireStick or Remote for Fire Stick・?

Remote Control for FireStick is rated higher. Remote Control for FireStick averages 4.9 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Remote for Fire Stick・ averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Remote Control for FireStick or Remote for Fire Stick・ have ads?

Neither Remote Control for FireStick nor Remote for Fire Stick・ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for FireStick or Remote for Fire Stick・?

Remote Control for FireStick ships an update every 2 months, and Remote for Fire Stick・ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for FireStick was updated on October 17, 2026 and Remote for Fire Stick・ on October 19, 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.*