Comparison

Free Remote for Roku vs Free Firestick Remote

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

Head to head
About

Free Remote for Roku

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs. Effortlessly navigate, type text, and launch favorite channels wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Compatible with various smart TV devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic Smart TV discovery
  • Wi-Fi enabled control
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Channel shortcuts
  • Trackpad navigation
Features
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Remote TV — Control your TV with ease! Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for all your Stmart TV devices. With a fast and stable Wi-Fi connection, you can control your TV effortlessly, type text quickly, and launch your favorite channels with a single tap. Key Features: • Automatic Discovery: Instantly find Smart TV devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Smooth Navigation: Use the modern trackpad to easily navigate your TV interface. • Fast Keyboard: Type passwords, email addresses, or perform instant searches without using the tedious TV keyboard. • Channel Shortcuts: Launch your favorite streaming services (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, etc.) directly from your app. • 100% Wireless: Works entirely via Wi-Fi (no infrared transmitter required). How to Use: 1. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Smart TV. 2. Open the app and let it automatically detect your television. 3. You're ready! Control your TV with ease. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Roku, Inc.

About

Free Firestick Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into an advanced remote for your Amazon Fire TV. Control your device with voice commands, custom shortcuts, and a swipe-based interface. Easily cast media and manage multiple Fire TV devices.

Highlights
  • AI-driven voice commands
  • Customizable one-tap shortcuts
  • Multiple control modes (swipe, touchpad, numpad)
  • Cast photos and videos
  • On-screen keyboard for text input
  • Quick app launching
  • Automatic device discovery
Features
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This AI TV Remote for Firestick turns your iPhone/iPad into a fast, swipe-based remote control for your Amazon Fire TV / Fire TV Stick. Just connect your phone and your Fire TV to the same Wi-Fi network, pair once with the PIN shown on screen, and you're ready to browse, launch apps, and type — all from your pocket. Key Features ◆ Multiple control modes — swipe-based D-pad, dedicated Touch pad, and Numpad, so you can pick whatever feels fastest for you ◆ AI Agent — type or speak natural commands like "watch Avengers" or "lower the volume and open Netflix," and let the AI figure out the steps and run them for you, even multi-step actions ◆ Hands-free voice control — hold the mic button to speak a command or search query; speech recognition runs on-device, so raw audio never leaves your phone ◆ Custom Shortcuts — save any command (single action or multi-step macro) as a one-tap shortcut with its own icon, ready to fire again anytime ◆ Cast photos & videos — pick media straight from your phone's gallery and cast it to the Fire TV screen, with play/pause controls ◆ On-screen keyboard for fast text input and search ◆ Quick access to your installed apps — browse and launch your favorite streaming apps in one tap ◆ Automatic device discovery and one-tap reconnect — no manual IP entry, and the app keeps tracking your Fire TV even if its IP address changes ◆ Manage and switch between multiple saved Fire TV devices ◆ Secure PIN pairing — the same 4-digit code shown on your TV screen ◆ Advanced ADB mode for faster response and deeper control, with a simple in-app prompt to enable it ◆ Volume, playback, Home/Back/Menu controls, all within thumb's reach ◆ Sleek Ember Dark interface designed for one-handed use NOTES: ◆ This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon. ◆ Requires an Amazon Fire TV / Fire TV Stick and a phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network. ◆ Microphone access is used only for the optional voice search feature and is requested only when you tap the mic button. ◆ AI TV Remote is free to download and use, supported by ads. Privacy Policy: https://hvnstore.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://hvnstore.com/termofservice.html

Screenshots

Free Remote for Roku4 screens
Free Firestick Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Free Firestick Remote at none against Free Remote for Roku's shown. Free Firestick Remote also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Free Remote for Roku against 4.8 for Free Firestick Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 184 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Free Remote for Roku versus Free Firestick Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFree Remote for RokuFree Firestick Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (89 ratings) — better4.8 (184 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89184 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirai Skills & KnowledgeHVN Studio

Customer experience

Free Remote for Roku

All ratings88 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Free Firestick Remote

All ratings166 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Free Remote for Roku

No in-app purchases

None

Free Firestick Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Free Remote for Roku free?
Free Remote for Roku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Free Firestick Remote free?
Free Firestick Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Free Remote for Roku or Free Firestick Remote?
Free Remote for Roku is rated higher. Free Remote for Roku averages 5.0 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Free Firestick Remote averages 4.8 from 184 ratings.
Do Free Remote for Roku or Free Firestick Remote have ads?
Free Remote for Roku shows ads; Free Firestick Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Free Remote for Roku or Free Firestick Remote?
Free Remote for Roku ships an update every 2 days, and Free Firestick Remote every 2 days. Most recently, Free Remote for Roku was updated on October 28, 2026 and Free Firestick Remote on October 28, 2026.

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