Comparison

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick vs ThingG TV Remote for TV

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Amazon Fire TV devices. Navigate menus, type searches, and launch apps with ease. Enjoy a seamless control experience for your Fire TV Stick, Cube, and compatible smart TVs.

Highlights
  • Full D-pad navigation
  • Trackpad mode
  • Keyboard input
  • Voice search
  • One-tap app launch
  • Volume and playback controls
  • Reliable Wi-Fi pairing
Features
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Control your Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Insignia & Toshiba Fire TV Edition TVs right from your iPhone. Remote for Firestick · Fire TV turns your phone into a fast, full-featured replacement for your lost or broken remote. This app is not created by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon, Fire TV, and Fire TV Stick are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. FEATURES • Full D-pad navigation and OK — control menus instantly • Trackpad mode for smooth, swipe-to-move browsing • Keyboard input — type searches and logins without pecking letter by letter • Voice search — just speak to find shows, apps, and more • One-tap app launch for your favorite streaming services • Volume, playback, power, Back, Home and Menu — every button you need • Stays connected — reliable Wi-Fi pairing in seconds WORKS WITH Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Edition smart TVs (Insignia, Toshiba, and more). Just connect your iPhone and Fire TV to the same Wi-Fi network. PREMIUM Unlock the full experience with no ads via an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew unless turned off at least 24h before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Account Settings. Terms: https://app.auxility.ca/terms-of-service Privacy: https://app.auxility.ca/privacy-policy Disclaimer: Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon. Amazon, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Firestick and Alexa are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

About

ThingG TV Remote for TV

Features
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ThinG TV - Remote Controller lets you control your compatible Smart TV directly from your smartphone in just a few simple steps. Enjoy a smooth, responsive remote experience without needing your physical remote. Whether you've misplaced your remote or simply prefer using your phone, ThinG TV - Remote Controller provides a convenient and user-friendly solution for everyday TV control. Features: Fast and reliable TV remote control. Easy-to-use virtual remote interface. Quick access to volume, channels, and navigation. Launch your favorite TV apps with ease. Screen casting for photos and videos (supported devices only). Responsive touchpad and navigation controls. Simple pairing over the same Wi-Fi network. How to Connect: Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Open ThinG TV - Remote Controller. Select your TV from the available devices. Enter the PIN displayed on your TV screen to complete pairing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: ThinG TV - Remote Controller is an independent application and is not an official LG product. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LG Electronics Inc.

Screenshots

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick4 screens
ThingG TV Remote for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThingG TV Remote for TV at none against Remote for Fire TV · Firestick's 3. ThingG TV Remote for TV also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Remote for Fire TV · Firestick's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Remote for Fire TV · Firestick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ThingG TV Remote for TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick ships an update monthly, ThingG TV Remote for TV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Remote for Fire TV · Firestick versus ThingG TV Remote for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Fire TV · FirestickThingG TV Remote for TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuxility, Inc.Hai Vo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote for Fire TV · Firestick

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
None

ThingG TV Remote for TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for Fire TV · Firestick free?
Remote for Fire TV · Firestick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThingG TV Remote for TV free?
ThingG TV Remote for TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote for Fire TV · Firestick or ThingG TV Remote for TV have ads?
ThingG TV Remote for TV shows ads; Remote for Fire TV · Firestick does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Fire TV · Firestick or ThingG TV Remote for TV?
Remote for Fire TV · Firestick ships an update monthly, and ThingG TV Remote for TV every 3 days. Most recently, Remote for Fire TV · Firestick was updated on September 18, 2026 and ThingG TV Remote for TV on September 23, 2026.

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