# TV Remote Control Plus vs Free Firestick Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Free Firestick Remote at none against TV Remote Control Plus's 4. Free Firestick Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (169 vs 6). TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Free Firestick Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Free Firestick Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Free Firestick Remote has 169 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Free Firestick Remote's.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Free Firestick Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Free Firestick Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[4.8 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-firestick-remote/id6790727184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [HVN Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487436319) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Free Firestick Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-firestick-remote/id6790727184)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into an advanced remote for your Amazon Fire TV. Control your device with voice commands, custom shortcuts, and a swipe-based interface. Easily cast media and manage multiple Fire TV devices.

**Highlights:** AI-driven voice commands, Customizable one-tap shortcuts, Multiple control modes (swipe, touchpad, numpad), Cast photos and videos, On-screen keyboard for text input, Quick app launching, Automatic device discovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

TV Remote Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Free Firestick Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control Plus or Free Firestick Remote?

Free Firestick Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Free Firestick Remote averages 4.8 from 169 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control Plus or Free Firestick Remote have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Free Firestick Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Plus or Free Firestick Remote?

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Free Firestick Remote every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Free Firestick Remote on October 25, 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.*