# PLAYBULB vs Fire Stick TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: Fire Stick TV Remote Control at 4.4 against PLAYBULB's 1.7. Fire Stick TV Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 25). PLAYBULB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (16% vs 7%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Stick TV Remote Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. PLAYBULB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fire Stick TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Stick TV Remote Control has 1.3K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of PLAYBULB's written reviews are positive against 7% of Fire Stick TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PLAYBULB ships an update monthly, Fire Stick TV Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAYBULB | Fire Stick TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb/id733644808/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-stick-tv-remote-control/id6738902375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **16.0% of reviews** | 6.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPOW LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/665057836) | [Remote Control TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782837378) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAYBULB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb/id733644808)

Transform any light fitting into a Bluetooth speaker and control both music and lighting from your iPhone or iPod. Stream audio and adjust brightness, all from your smart device.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth speaker functionality, App-controlled lighting, Adjustable brightness, Audio streaming, Easy installation in standard light fittings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fire Stick TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-stick-tv-remote-control/id6738902375)

Control your streaming device and compatible TVs directly from your smartphone. Features include a built-in keyboard for easy searching and advanced navigation for a smoother viewing experience. Manage multiple devices and access all functions with this intuitive remote app.

**Highlights:** Remote control for streaming sticks, Built-in keyboard for searching, Advanced navigation features, Manage multiple devices, Seamless trackpad functionality, Simple connection options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Stick Remote Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Stick Remote Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Stick Remote Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Stick Remote Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| TV Stick Remote Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Remote Stick Lifetime Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Works with Fire TV Stick
- 🔄 Able to control device

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not work
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection
- 🔌 Drains battery
- 🤖 Not affiliated with Amazon

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Inability to control TV
- Pairing issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control buttons
- Improved pairing process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAYBULB free?

PLAYBULB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fire Stick TV Remote Control free?

Fire Stick TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PLAYBULB or Fire Stick TV Remote Control?

Fire Stick TV Remote Control is rated higher. PLAYBULB averages 1.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Fire Stick TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do PLAYBULB or Fire Stick TV Remote Control have ads?

Neither PLAYBULB nor Fire Stick TV Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAYBULB or Fire Stick TV Remote Control?

PLAYBULB ships an update monthly, and Fire Stick TV Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, PLAYBULB was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fire Stick TV Remote Control on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*