# TV Remote. Universal Control. vs Remote for Fire TV · Firestick

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for Fire TV · Firestick at 4.8 against TV Remote. Universal Control.'s 4.5. Remote for Fire TV · Firestick also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote. Universal Control. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Remote for Fire TV · Firestick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote. Universal Control. | Remote for Fire TV · Firestick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id6781054192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 107 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seven Camps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524695943) | [Auxility, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728495186) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote. Universal Control.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6747133665)

Instantly control your smart TV from your phone. This universal remote app supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG, offering features like power, volume, channel control, and keyboard input for seamless navigation and app launching.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Power, volume, and channel control, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard for typing and search, App launcher, Voice input support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote weekly premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Remote for Fire TV · Firestick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id6781054192)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Amazon Fire TV devices. Navigate menus, type searches, and launch apps with ease. Enjoy a seamless control experience for your Fire TV Stick, Cube, and compatible smart TVs.

**Highlights:** Full D-pad navigation, Trackpad mode, Keyboard input, Voice search, One-tap app launch, Volume and playback controls, Reliable Wi-Fi pairing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote. Universal Control. free?

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

### Is Remote for Fire TV · Firestick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Remote for Fire TV · Firestick?

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick is rated higher. TV Remote. Universal Control. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Remote for Fire TV · Firestick averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do TV Remote. Universal Control. or Remote for Fire TV · Firestick have ads?

Neither TV Remote. Universal Control. nor Remote for Fire TV · Firestick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote. Universal Control. or Remote for Fire TV · Firestick?

TV Remote. Universal Control. ships an update monthly, and Remote for Fire TV · Firestick monthly. Most recently, TV Remote. Universal Control. was updated on November 5, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV · Firestick on November 5, 2026.

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