# Amazon Fire TV Recast vs FixMyPivot

The clearest difference is rating: FixMyPivot at 5.0 against Amazon Fire TV Recast's 1.7. FixMyPivot also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Amazon Fire TV Recast's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FixMyPivot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Fire TV Recast has 164 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Amazon Fire TV Recast ships an update every 2 months, FixMyPivot daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Fire TV Recast | FixMyPivot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv-recast/id6560104638/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixmypivot/id6806798585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 3.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 67 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [FixMyPivot](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806798587) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Fire TV Recast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv-recast/id6560104638)

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.

**Highlights:** Watch live TV, Record live TV, Control Fire TV Recast devices, Requires multicast router

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- ❌ Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 App is broken or unusable
- ⚠️ Declining support and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Channel scan doesn't work
- Can't watch live TV or recordings
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old working app
- Add macOS support


### FixMyPivot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixmypivot/id6806798585)

This app guides you through troubleshooting agricultural pivot irrigation system issues step-by-step. It helps diagnose common problems like machine shutdowns, water flow issues, and control panel errors, offering solutions tailored to major brands. You can even take photos of your control panel for identification.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step troubleshooting guidance, Diagnoses common pivot system issues, Supports all major brands, Identifies control panel error codes, Photo identification of control panels, Advises when professional service is needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Fire TV Recast free?

Amazon Fire TV Recast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FixMyPivot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Fire TV Recast or FixMyPivot?

FixMyPivot is rated higher. Amazon Fire TV Recast averages 1.7 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while FixMyPivot averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Amazon Fire TV Recast or FixMyPivot have ads?

Neither Amazon Fire TV Recast nor FixMyPivot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Fire TV Recast or FixMyPivot?

Amazon Fire TV Recast ships an update every 2 months, and FixMyPivot daily. Most recently, Amazon Fire TV Recast was updated on November 6, 2026 and FixMyPivot on October 31, 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.*