# MB Live vs Amazon Fire TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MB Live at 100% against Amazon Fire TV's 44%. MB Live also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Amazon Fire TV's advantage is chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MB Live ships an update monthly, Amazon Fire TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MB Live | Amazon Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv/id947984433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.4M** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 44 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Visual Lizard](https://appshunter.io/developer/806356019) | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) |

## What reviewers say

### MB Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mb-live/id806356015)

Discover live music events in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Find concerts by date, venue, artist, or genre. Track your favorite artists and venues, and share upcoming shows with friends.

**Highlights:** Concert listings in Manitoba, Search by date, venue, artist, genre, Discover new bands and venues, Track favorite artists and events, Venue information and maps, Share shows with friends, Add events to calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amazon Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv/id947984433)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your Fire TV from your phone, discover personalized recommendations, and manage your watchlist. Easily set up new devices and enjoy fast text entry for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Remote control functionality, Personalized entertainment discovery, Universal search for content, Watchlist management, Fast text entry, Easy device setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote alternative
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Keyboard feature for faster typing
- 🚀 Works well when connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and reconnection issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive buttons and controls
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains phone battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not registering properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to reconnect after phone screen timeout

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Power on/off functionality
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MB Live free?

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

### Is Amazon Fire TV free?

Amazon Fire TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MB Live or Amazon Fire TV have ads?

Neither MB Live nor Amazon Fire TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MB Live or Amazon Fire TV?

MB Live ships an update monthly, and Amazon Fire TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, MB Live was updated on October 20, 2026 and Amazon Fire TV on October 28, 2026.

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