Comparison

Fireplay vs TV Remote | Smart TV Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fireplay

Features
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Il calore di una fiamma, la quiete di un acquario, il respiro del bosco: con FirePlay porti l’atmosfera che ami in ogni momento dell’anno. L’app ufficiale di ClimaCaloR ti permette di gestire via Bluetooth il tuo caminetto elettrico a tecnologia orografica, made in Italy. Scegli lo scenario, regola luce e volume, imposta livelli e programmazioni settimanali: pochi tocchi e la stanza cambia ritmo. FirePlay nasce da oltre 50 anni di esperienza intorno al fuoco e trasforma il camino in un’esperienza viva, semplice e sempre su misura.

About

TV Remote | Smart TV Control

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Easily discover and connect to various TV brands, control navigation, launch apps, and cast media from a single interface.

Highlights
  • Fast TV discovery
  • Complete remote controls
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • App and input access
  • Photo and video casting
  • Supports multiple TV brands
Features
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Turn your iPhone into an everyday TV control hub with Universal Control : TV Remote. Quickly discover nearby TVs, connect with minimal setup, and manage navigation, apps, inputs, and casting from one place. KEY FEATURES Fast TV Discovery · Supports LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Roku, Fire TV, and many other TV brands. · Auto-scan for compatible TVs on the same Wi-Fi network · Manual “Connect via IP” mode when scan is limited by router settings Complete Remote Controls · Directional pad with OK, Home, Back, and Menu · Power, volume, channel, and mute controls · Smooth navigation designed for daily use Touchpad + Keyboard · Swipe touchpad control on supported devices · Send text to TV fields from iPhone · Quick Enter and Backspace actions for easier typing Apps and Input Access · View available TV apps on supported platforms · Launch apps from your phone · Switch input sources on supported TVs Photo and Video Casting · Cast photos from your iPhone gallery · Cast videos from your iPhone gallery · Stop casting anytime with one tap Whether you are switching channels, opening streaming apps, or sharing media on the big screen, Universal Control : TV Remote keeps everything in one simple interface. Download now and make your iPhone your daily TV remote. Built for homes using different TV brands and platforms. Premium access: Upgrade to Universal Control : TV Remote Premium to unlock full connection and advanced control capabilities. Subscription plans: Weekly and yearly options are available in-app. Final pricing is shown in the App Store at purchase and can vary by region. Terms of Services: https://divmultech.com/universal-control-tv-remote-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://divmultech.com/universal-control-tv-remote-privacy-policy/ Universal Control : TV Remote support email: tvremote@divmultech.com LG, Samsung, Roku, Google TV, and Fire TV are trademarks of their respective owners. Universal Control : TV Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brands mentioned above.

Screenshots

Fireplay4 screens
TV Remote | Smart TV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fireplay at none against TV Remote | Smart TV Control's 4. Fireplay also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). TV Remote | Smart TV Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote | Smart TV Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Fireplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fireplay ships an update monthly, TV Remote | Smart TV Control every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fireplay versus TV Remote | Smart TV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireplayTV Remote | Smart TV Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBTM S.R.L.DivMulTech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Fireplay

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote | Smart TV Control

Subscriptions3
  • TV Remote Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • TV Remote Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99

Questions

Is Fireplay free?
Fireplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote | Smart TV Control free?
TV Remote | Smart TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fireplay or TV Remote | Smart TV Control have ads?
Neither Fireplay nor TV Remote | Smart TV Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fireplay or TV Remote | Smart TV Control?
Fireplay ships an update monthly, and TV Remote | Smart TV Control every 2 days. Most recently, Fireplay was updated on October 7, 2026 and TV Remote | Smart TV Control on October 25, 2026.

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