Comparison

Zappy Remote vs Fire Remote

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

Head to head
About

Zappy Remote

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful Android TV remote control! TV Remote lets you control any Android TV on your local network with ease. No additional hardware needed β€” just connect and control. FEATURES: β€’ D-Pad navigation with hold-to-repeat support β€’ Touchpad mode for cursor control β€’ Full media controls (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) β€’ Volume control with long-press repeat β€’ Quick app shortcuts (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Spotify, Disney+, Twitch) β€’ Text input keyboard for search and typing β€’ Source/input switching β€’ Power control β€’ Automatic TV discovery via mDNS β€’ Manual IP entry for direct connection β€’ Multiple TV management with easy switching SUPPORTED DEVICES: Works with any Android TV, Google TV, or device running the Android TV Remote Service. HOW TO USE: 1. Make sure your iPhone and Android TV are on the same WiFi network 2. Open the app and go to Settings 3. Tap "Auto-Find TVs" or enter your TV's IP manually 4. Follow the on-screen pairing instructions 5. Enter the code shown on your TV screen 6. You're ready to control your TV!

About

Fire Remote

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Lost your Fire TV remote? Your iPhone takes over in about ten seconds β€” 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 β€” and with Roku, Samsung, LG and Android TV as well. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Full D-pad β€” navigate menus exactly like the physical remote β€’ Trackpad β€” swipe to move, tap to select, faster through long lists β€’ Volume, playback and power β€” play, pause, rewind, mute, sleep β€’ Voice search β€” say what you want, we type it on the TV for you β€’ App launcher β€” see what's installed and jump straight into it β€’ Cast photos and videos β€” send anything from your camera roll to the big screen β€’ Documents β€” show a PDF on the TV, one page at a time β€’ Screen Mirroring β€” put your whole phone screen on the TV in real time β€’ IPTV β€” 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 β€” 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

Zappy Remote4 screens
Fire Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zappy Remote at none against Fire Remote's 3. Zappy Remote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Fire Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Zappy Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Zappy Remote versus Fire Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZappy RemoteFire Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHASAN AKBASMikita Kharoshka

In-app purchases

None

Zappy Remote

No in-app purchases

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

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