Amazon Fire TV Recast vs JournalBear
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 TV using your Fire TV Recast device. It provides control over your Recast hardware. A multicast-enabled router is required for operation.
- Watch live TV
- Record live TV
- Control Fire TV Recast devices
- Requires multicast router
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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).
JournalBear
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JournalBear is a private, encrypted journal that lives in a single file only you can open. Everything you write is sealed with AES-256 encryption, using a key derived from your password. There is no account, no cloud, and no tracking: your journal never leaves your device unless you move it yourself. WRITE FREELY * Entries are Markdown: headings, lists, quotes, tables, and code blocks render beautifully * Attach photos straight from your library ONE PORTABLE FILE Your entire journal is a single encrypted .zjournal file. Keep it in Files, back it up anywhere, and open the same file with JournalBear on your desktop. PRIVATE BY DESIGN * AES-256 encryption, with the key derived from your password (PBKDF2) * No account, no analytics, no data collection * Works entirely offline — the app never touches the network * Your password is the only key: nobody, including us, can recover a forgotten one
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Amazon Fire TV Recast at 3 against JournalBear's 1. Amazon Fire TV Recast also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Amazon Fire TV Recast | JournalBear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (164 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 164 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Rahul Yedida |
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
JournalBear
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amazon Fire TV Recast
No in-app purchases
JournalBear
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Amazon Fire TV Recast free?
Is JournalBear free?
Do Amazon Fire TV Recast or JournalBear have ads?
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