Comparison

Maticam vs Remote for Fire TV · Firestick

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

Head to head
About

Maticam

Features
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Maticam turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a powerful security camera — no special hardware needed. LIVE HD STREAMING Stream live video from one device to another. Watch in real-time from anywhere with Maticam. Adjustable quality from 480p to 1080p HD lets you balance clarity and bandwidth. SMART MOTION DETECTION Maticam detects motion and sends you instant push notifications, so you always know what is happening at home. EASY SETUP 1. Install Maticam on your spare device (the camera) 2. Install Maticam on your main device (the viewer) 3. Pair them with a simple QR code scan 4. Start watching — it takes less than 60 seconds PRIVATE AND SECURE Your video never passes through our servers. Maticam uses peer-to-peer WebRTC streaming — your footage goes directly from camera to viewer, encrypted end-to-end. KEY FEATURES - Live HD video streaming (480p to 1080p) - Real-time motion detection with instant alerts - Background streaming — keeps working when the screen is off - Multi-viewer support — share camera access with family - Battery monitoring for the camera device - Screenshot and recording capabilities - Dark mode interface PERFECT FOR - Home security monitoring - Baby monitoring - Pet watching - Office surveillance - Checking on elderly family members SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Maticam is free with 1 camera and 480p streaming. Maticam Plus ($2.99/month): - Up to 3 cameras - HD streaming (720p) Maticam Pro ($6.99/month): - Up to 10 cameras - Full HD streaming (1080p) Subscriptions are billed monthly through your Apple ID. They auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maticam.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://maticam.com/terms

About

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick

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
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Control your Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Insignia & Toshiba Fire TV Edition TVs right from your iPhone. Remote for Firestick · Fire TV turns your phone into a fast, full-featured replacement for your lost or broken remote. This app is not created by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon, Fire TV, and Fire TV Stick are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. FEATURES • Full D-pad navigation and OK — control menus instantly • Trackpad mode for smooth, swipe-to-move browsing • Keyboard input — type searches and logins without pecking letter by letter • Voice search — just speak to find shows, apps, and more • One-tap app launch for your favorite streaming services • Volume, playback, power, Back, Home and Menu — every button you need • Stays connected — reliable Wi-Fi pairing in seconds WORKS WITH Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Edition smart TVs (Insignia, Toshiba, and more). Just connect your iPhone and Fire TV to the same Wi-Fi network. PREMIUM Unlock the full experience with no ads via an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew unless turned off at least 24h before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Account Settings. Terms: https://app.auxility.ca/terms-of-service Privacy: https://app.auxility.ca/privacy-policy Disclaimer: Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon. Amazon, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Firestick and Alexa are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Screenshots

Maticam4 screens
Remote for Fire TV · Firestick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maticam at none against Remote for Fire TV · Firestick's 3. Maticam also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Remote for Fire TV · Firestick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Maticam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Maticam versus Remote for Fire TV · Firestick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaticamRemote for Fire TV · Firestick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaFlowCore LTDAuxility, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Maticam

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Maticam free?
Maticam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote for Fire TV · Firestick free?
Remote for Fire TV · Firestick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maticam or Remote for Fire TV · Firestick have ads?
Neither Maticam nor Remote for Fire TV · Firestick shows ads.

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