# Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote vs Authenticator

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote and Authenticator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's. Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote also leads on ratings volume (771 vs 61). Authenticator's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.6 for Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote against 4.6 for Authenticator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote has 771 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's.

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-stickfirestick-remote/id6741801805/reviews)** | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **771** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 176 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeroen Bakker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872124902) | [DEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895610448) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-stickfirestick-remote/id6741801805)

Control your Fire TV devices with your iPhone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless pairing and intuitive swipe controls. Manage subscriptions and enjoy a smart controller experience.

**Highlights:** Control Fire TV, Cube, and Stick, Wi-Fi network connection, Intuitive swipe controls, Simple pairing routine, Subscription management

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $19.99 | per month |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $29.99 | per month |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $39.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-mfa/id6748400576)

This app provides two-factor authentication to secure your online accounts. It generates time-based one-time passwords for various services, offering features like cloud backup, biometric protection, and offline code generation. Protect your digital life with this reliable and user-friendly security solution.

**Highlights:** Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), Secure cloud backup and sync, Biometric and PIN protection, QR code scanner for setup, Offline code generation, Support for multiple accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote or Authenticator?

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote is rated higher. Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 771 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.

### Do Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote nor Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote or Authenticator?

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator every 5 months. Most recently, Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote was updated on September 21, 2026 and Authenticator on September 18, 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.*