# Firestick Remote · vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Firestick Remote · at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote's 4.5. Firestick Remote · also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Universal TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Firestick Remote · asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firestick Remote · holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firestick Remote · | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote/id6756901511/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smart-tvs/id6804570501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Guomai Communication Technology Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741269372) | [Rasheed Ullah Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801136299) |

## What reviewers say

### Firestick Remote ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firestick-remote/id6756901511)

Control your TV and other household appliances with your smartphone. This intelligent assistant offers an intuitive interface for managing devices like air conditioners, fans, and projectors, simplifying your daily life.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV remote control, Control air conditioners, TVs, fans, projectors, Intelligent life assistant, Intuitive interface, Personalized home environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smart-tvs/id6804570501)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control navigation, input text, and launch apps with a simple interface. Connects via Wi-Fi, no extra hardware needed.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Swipe touchpad navigation, On-screen keyboard, App quick-launch buttons, Supports 250+ brands

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firestick Remote · free?

Firestick Remote · is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Firestick Remote · or Universal TV Remote?

Firestick Remote · is rated higher. Firestick Remote · averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do Firestick Remote · or Universal TV Remote have ads?

Both Firestick Remote · and Universal TV Remote show ads.

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