# Fire Remote vs Sharp TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sharp TV Remote at 67% against Fire Remote's 23%. Sharp TV Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Fire Remote's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Sharp TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fire Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Remote has 540 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Fire Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sharp TV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fire Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Sharp TV Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Remote | Sharp TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (540 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-smart-tv-remote/id6751626729/reviews)** | [2.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-tv-remote/id6756555428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **540** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 126 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliaviz GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836107731) | [Shanghai Guomai Communication Technology Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741269372) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-smart-tv-remote/id6751626729)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Control compatible streaming devices and smart TVs with features like touchpad navigation, a keyboard for easy searching, and media playback controls. It also supports screen mirroring and TV casting for a comprehensive entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Fire TV and Fire Stick remote control, Universal smart TV remote, Smart touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for easy search, Media playback control, Screen mirroring and TV casting, Fast Wi-Fi connection

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Sharp TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-tv-remote/id6756555428)

Control various home appliances like TVs, air conditioners, and projectors using your smartphone. This app offers an intuitive interface for a smarter, more convenient home environment. Requires compatible hardware for operation.

**Highlights:** Control TVs, ACs, fans, and projectors, Smartphone integration for home appliances, Intuitive and simple interface, Energy saving and intelligent linkage, Personalized home environment creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Remote free?

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

### Is Sharp TV Remote free?

Sharp TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fire Remote or Sharp TV Remote?

Fire Remote is rated higher. Fire Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 540 ratings, while Sharp TV Remote averages 2.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Fire Remote or Sharp TV Remote have ads?

Both Fire Remote and Sharp TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fire Remote or Sharp TV Remote?

Fire Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sharp TV Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Fire Remote was updated on November 12, 2026 and Sharp TV Remote on November 5, 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.*