# Remote for FireStick vs Universal TV

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for FireStick at 4.8 against Universal TV's 3.7. Remote for FireStick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (705 vs 3). Universal TV's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Remote for FireStick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for FireStick holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for FireStick has 705 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote for FireStick ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for FireStick | Universal TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id6761516414/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6770828404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **705** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Premier Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766501140) | [AppCent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889859742) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for FireStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-firestick-fire-tv/id6761516414)

Transform your smartphone into a smart, fast, and reliable remote for your Fire TV. Enjoy seamless navigation, instant access to content, and convenient features like a built-in keyboard and voice search.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control with essential buttons, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for easy text input, Voice search support, Fast and automatic device connection, Universal compatibility with Fire TV devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6770828404)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Easily navigate, adjust settings, and control playback on compatible smart TVs from your phone. Enjoy a simple, convenient, and responsive TV management experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Intuitive touch navigation, Volume and power control, Channel management, Media playback controls, Keyboard input for text entry, Fast device discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for FireStick free?

Remote for FireStick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote for FireStick or Universal TV?

Remote for FireStick is rated higher. Remote for FireStick averages 4.8 out of 5 from 705 ratings, while Universal TV averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Remote for FireStick or Universal TV have ads?

Neither Remote for FireStick nor Universal TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for FireStick or Universal TV?

Remote for FireStick ships an update every 2 months, and Universal TV monthly. Most recently, Remote for FireStick was updated on November 9, 2026 and Universal TV on October 31, 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.*