Comparison

Firestick Remote · vs Universal Remote for MAG

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

Head to head
About

Firestick Remote ·

Features
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This remote control can remotely control televisions. Integrating technology into daily life and using smartphones to control household appliances. Smart remote control, your intelligent life assistant, can control your air conditioner, TV, fan, projector with just one smartphone, making your life smarter and more convenient. The interface is intuitive, the operation is simple, and it meets your various needs. Energy saving and worry free, intelligent linkage, creating personalized home environments. Attention: This application requires hardware support. If you have any questions, please contact customer service. Support email: supportr2025@gmail.com

About

Universal Remote for MAG

Control your MAG set-top box from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Easily switch channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and type text over your local Wi-Fi network with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Channel and volume control
  • Menu navigation
  • Text input via keyboard
  • Apple Watch app
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Support for multiple devices
Features
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Fully control your MAG set-top box with Universal Remote for MAG, the modern remote control utility for compatible STBs. Lost the physical remote? This app puts every essential control right on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Switch channels, adjust volume, power your box on or off, navigate menus, and type text. All this done over your local Wi‑Fi network with a clean, intuitive interface designed for one-handed use with user privacy in mind. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Navigation: D-pad with swipe gestures, OK/Select, Back, and Home • Channels & volume: Dedicated channel and volume rockers • Power & playback: Power, Play/Pause, Rewind, and Fast Forward • Number keypad: Direct channel entry with a live on-screen HUD • Color buttons: Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue (F1–F4) • Live keyboard: Type search terms, passwords, and URLs on your TV • Haptic feedback: Optional tactile response for every press BEYOND THE APP • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets: Volume, playback, and navigation without opening the app • Apple Watch app: Full D-pad, power, keyboard, and Digital Crown volume control • Siri Shortcuts: Automate remote actions or send keyboard input with your voice • Multiple devices: Add, pair, and switch between several MAG boxes • iCloud Sync: Keep your device list in sync across your Apple devices EASY SETUP 1. Connect your MAG box and iPhone to the same Wi‑Fi network. 2. On your MAG box, enable remote control: Settings → System settings → Remote control. 3. Open the app, add your box, and complete the quick pairing flow. DISCLAIMER & SUPPORT Universal Remote for MAG is an independent, third-party client tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Infomir or Telecommunication Technologies. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? Use Settings → Send Feedback in the app. We read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Firestick Remote ·4 screens
Universal Remote for MAG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote for MAG at none against Firestick Remote ·'s shown. Firestick Remote ·'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firestick Remote · holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Firestick Remote · versus Universal Remote for MAG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirestick Remote ·Universal Remote for MAG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings24 — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Guomai Communication Technology Development Co., Ltd.SHUBHAM SHAH

In-app purchases

None

Firestick Remote ·

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Remote for MAG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firestick Remote · free?
Firestick Remote · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote for MAG free?
Universal Remote for MAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firestick Remote · or Universal Remote for MAG?
Firestick Remote · is rated higher. Firestick Remote · averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Remote for MAG averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Firestick Remote · or Universal Remote for MAG have ads?
Firestick Remote · shows ads; Universal Remote for MAG does not.

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