Comparison

Universal Remote TV control* vs Fire Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote TV control*

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote with keyboard and touchpad controls. Easily cast videos and photos to your smart TV, and enjoy seamless one-tap connection. Perfect for managing your entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Keyboard for search and passwords
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Video and photo casting
  • One-tap Wi-Fi connection
  • Auto-slideshow for photos
Features
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Lost your remote? Turn your iPhone into a universal TV remote. • Wide compatibility: Supports major smart TVs and streaming boxes – no pairing headaches • Keyboard input: Type to search shows and enter passwords, 10x faster than traditional remotes • Touchpad control: Swipe to browse, tap to confirm – as smooth as a mouse • One‑tap connection: Auto‑discovers your TV on the same Wi‑Fi, pairs in seconds – no complex setup • Video casting control: Cast phone videos to the big screen, remotely scrub the timeline, adjust volume, pause/play • Photo slideshow: Cast multiple photos at once with auto‑slideshow, perfect for family gatherings Download now and make your phone the perfect TV companion. 隐私政策:http://mingluehw.com/website-cfg/policy 用户协议:http://mingluehw.com/website-cfg/service

About

Fire Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, LG, and Android TV devices with ease. Stream media, cast content, and mirror your screen directly to your television.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for multiple TV brands
  • Trackpad navigation
  • Voice search functionality
  • App launcher
  • Cast photos, videos, and documents
  • Screen mirroring
  • IPTV playlist support
Features
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Lost your Fire TV remote? Your iPhone takes over in about ten seconds — same Wi-Fi, one tap to pair, back to watching. Works with Fire TV Stick, Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube and TVs with Fire TV built in — and with Roku, Samsung, LG and Android TV as well. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Full D-pad — navigate menus exactly like the physical remote • Trackpad — swipe to move, tap to select, faster through long lists • Volume, playback and power — play, pause, rewind, mute, sleep • Voice search — say what you want, we type it on the TV for you • App launcher — see what's installed and jump straight into it • Cast photos and videos — send anything from your camera roll to the big screen • Documents — show a PDF on the TV, one page at a time • Screen Mirroring — put your whole phone screen on the TV in real time • IPTV — add your own M3U playlists and play them on the big screen SETUP 1. Put your iPhone and your TV device on the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app — nearby devices appear by themselves. 3. Tap yours and confirm the code shown on the screen. No Amazon account, no cables, no extra hardware. GOOD TO KNOW Fire Remote requires a subscription. Casting photos, videos and documents works on Fire TV, Roku, Samsung and LG. Android TV supports the remote, playback, volume and app launch, but cannot receive files from a phone. Screen Mirroring needs a TV with a web browser. App lists are read from the TV on Fire TV, Roku and LG. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon, Roku, Samsung, LG or Google. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jfnQPSGoVghwATVUjVCUfdZBKceLhJEUGa6zYBfLc5A/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6fau6r95tiqy Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umX98_lUxq7zDqxG8hUbKRVJZnrMmBV8YMq8dpu4RQ8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.sc569s42t3f2

Screenshots

Universal Remote TV control*4 screens
Fire Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote TV control* at 4.9 against Fire Remote's 1.0. Universal Remote TV control* also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Universal Remote TV control* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Fire Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote TV control* holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote TV control* has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Universal Remote TV control* versus Fire Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote TV control*Fire Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMLKJMikita Kharoshka

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal Remote TV control*

Subscriptions3
  • Start free trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Use immediately7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Use immediately$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Fire Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Fire TV Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Fire TV Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Fire TV Monthly Subscription$17.991 Month

Questions

Is Universal Remote TV control* free?
Universal Remote TV control* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fire Remote free?
Fire Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote TV control* or Fire Remote?
Universal Remote TV control* is rated higher. Universal Remote TV control* averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Fire Remote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal Remote TV control* or Fire Remote have ads?
Neither Universal Remote TV control* nor Fire Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote TV control* or Fire Remote?
Universal Remote TV control* ships an update weekly, and Fire Remote weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote TV control* was updated on October 20, 2026 and Fire Remote on October 21, 2026.

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