Comparison

Faster Remote vs Stick Remote

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

Head to head
About

Faster Remote

Features
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Faster Remote is the small/fast Roku remote you've have been missing. No ads. No subscriptions. No accounts. No tracking. No bloat. Pay once, own forever.

About

Stick Remote

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a convenient remote control for a compatible TV streaming device. When the physical remote is lost, out of reach, or inconvenient for typing, your phone provides quick access to the controls you need. Connect over the same Wi-Fi network and control your TV from the couch. KEY FEATURES • Directional navigation and OK button • Back, Home, and Menu controls • Play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward • Volume and mute controls • Touchpad for convenient navigation • Keyboard input from your iPhone • Quick access to apps available on the connected device • Automatic device discovery and reconnection • Manual connection using a local network address • Built-in connection troubleshooting HOW TO CONNECT: - Connect your iPhone and TV device to the same Wi-Fi network. - Make sure the TV device is turned on and awake. - Select the detected device or enter its local address manually. - Approve the connection on the TV if requested. - Start using your phone as a remote control. Compatibility depends on the device model and local network configuration. The app only sends user-initiated remote-control commands. It does not provide, host, stream, download, or redistribute television channels, movies, applications, or other third-party media content. This is an independently developed remote-control utility. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any television manufacturer or platform provider. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/tv-remote-touchpad-keys-privacy-policy/9554bbf8-09aa-4236-8f5d-84d48e8d02c8/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/tv-remote-touchpad-keys-terms-of-use/0c0ab8d6-994d-4168-bb23-da2121de3499/terms

Screenshots

Faster Remote2 screens
Stick Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stick Remote at every 3 days against Faster Remote's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Faster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stick Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faster Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Stick Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Faster Remote versus Stick Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaster RemoteStick Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas HombleAlexandra May

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Faster Remote

One-time1
  • Faster Remote Pro$0.99
2 purchases

Stick Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Faster Remote free?
Faster Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stick Remote free?
Stick Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Faster Remote or Stick Remote have ads?
Neither Faster Remote nor Stick Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faster Remote or Stick Remote?
Faster Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stick Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Faster Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stick Remote on October 31, 2026.

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