# Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote vs QR Code Reader

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote and QR Code Reader both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 43% of Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's. QR Code Reader also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 QR Code Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 QR Code Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 771 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's written reviews are positive against 87% of QR Code Reader's.

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-stickfirestick-remote/id6741801805/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 771 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 176 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeroen Bakker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872124902) | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) |

## 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 |


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696)

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide detailed product information, including price comparisons and authenticity verification. It also allows for the generation of custom QR codes for various data types.

**Highlights:** Instant price checks across major platforms, Detailed product information (nutrition, allergens), Barcode authenticity verification, Batch scanning and image import, Customizable QR code generator, Scan history and favorites, Export scan results to CSV/Excel

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | 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 QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote or QR Code Reader?

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote is rated higher. Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 771 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote or QR Code Reader have ads?

QR Code Reader shows ads; Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote or QR Code Reader?

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 22, 2026.

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