Amazon Fire TV Recast vs Secure Lox Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amazon Fire TV Recast
This app allows you to watch and record live television directly from your Fire TV Recast device. It provides full control over your DVR functionality. A multicast-enabled router is required for operation.
- Watch live TV
- Record live TV
- Control Fire TV Recast
- Live TV DVR management
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This free mobile app is for Fire TV Recast devices only. For all other Fire TV devices, download the Amazon Fire TV app. It features: * Watch and record live TV * Control Fire TV Recast devices Compatibility: * Multicast-enabled router required By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).
Secure Lox Plus
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ELOX Plus is a convenient and secure smart door lock application that transforms your smartphone into a digital key. Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, this app enables you to unlock your compatible door lock with just a tap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Secure Lox Plus at none against Amazon Fire TV Recast's shown. Amazon Fire TV Recast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Amazon Fire TV Recast ships an update every 2 months, Secure Lox Plus every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amazon Fire TV Recast | Secure Lox Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (161 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | E LOX INC |
Bugs and requests
Amazon Fire TV Recast
Reported bugs
4 issues- Channel scan doesn't work
- Can't watch live TV or recordings
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Connectivity issues
Requested features
2 requests- Bring back the old working app
- Add macOS support
Secure Lox Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amazon Fire TV Recast
No in-app purchases
Secure Lox Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Amazon Fire TV Recast free?
Is Secure Lox Plus free?
Do Amazon Fire TV Recast or Secure Lox Plus have ads?
Which is updated more often, Amazon Fire TV Recast or Secure Lox Plus?
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