Comparison

FireApp vs Control Remoto Universal

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

Head to head
About

FireApp

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, menus, and playback seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Features haptic feedback and a keyboard for easy content searching.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Haptic feedback
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Volume and channel adjustment
Features
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Turn Your iPhone into a Smart TV Remote! This user-friendly app transforms your iPhone into a fully functional remote, allowing you to control your Smart TV effortlessly. Adjust volume, browse channels, access menus, and use playback controls—all from your touchscreen. Compatible with the most popular brands and TV models of various screen sizes and production years, it works seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Just connect your iPhone and TV to the same network, and you're ready to go! Key Features: Instant & Easy Control – A remote always at your fingertips Haptic Feedback – Enhances the experience with realistic vibrations Keyboard Input – Quickly search for TV shows and content Download now and take control of your TV with ease! Subscription Details: - Payment is charged to your iTunes account after confirmation. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal charges depend on your selected subscription plan. - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime via Account Settings. - Any unused free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q1xJOSLkBGNnYjxDpsQoXdSXIF35gVpPZ0W6M2w49sY/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15bOSmBgmKTeBQrMwNiKD-hWZGbz_tMjP1Gg1o8QpSNQ/edit?tab=t.0

About

Control Remoto Universal

This app acts as a universal remote for your smart devices. It offers traditional buttons, gesture controls, and AI voice commands to manage TVs, lights, and AC units. Automate your home and control multiple devices with ease.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Gesture controls
  • AI voice commands
  • Automation scenes
  • Control lights and AC
  • Switch channels and inputs
Features
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TV Remoto Oh is a powerful smart TV remote control app supporting traditional remote buttons, gesture controls, AI voice commands, and automation scenes. Control TVs, lights, AC units, and more with ease—power on/off, adjust volume, switch channels or inputs.

Screenshots

FireApp4 screens
Control Remoto Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Remoto Universal at none against FireApp's 2. Control Remoto Universal also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%). FireApp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. FireApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Control Remoto Universal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FireApp against 4.4 for Control Remoto Universal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 181 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of FireApp's written reviews are positive against 66% of Control Remoto Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireApp ships an update every 3 days, Control Remoto Universal every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FireApp versus Control Remoto Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireAppControl Remoto Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (91 ratings) — better4.4 (181 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91181 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Taylor臻浩 李

Customer experience

FireApp

All ratings91 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Control Remoto Universal

All ratings181 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.6%

Bugs and requests

FireApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Control Remoto Universal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Remote control functionality not working
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

1 request
  • Option to access app without forced 5-star review

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FireApp

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
None

Control Remoto Universal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireApp free?
FireApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control Remoto Universal free?
Control Remoto Universal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireApp or Control Remoto Universal?
FireApp is rated higher. FireApp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Control Remoto Universal averages 4.4 from 181 ratings.
Do FireApp or Control Remoto Universal have ads?
Control Remoto Universal shows ads; FireApp does not.
Which is updated more often, FireApp or Control Remoto Universal?
FireApp ships an update every 3 days, and Control Remoto Universal every 4 weeks. Most recently, FireApp was updated on November 5, 2026 and Control Remoto Universal on November 5, 2026.

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