# TV Remote ‣ vs Fire Remote for TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote ‣ at 70% against Fire Remote for TV's 9%. TV Remote ‣ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Fire Remote for TV's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 8.9K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote ‣ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fire Remote for TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote ‣ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.9K and 40K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of TV Remote ‣'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Fire Remote for TV's.

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, Fire Remote for TV every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote ‣ | Fire Remote for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213/reviews)** | [4.3 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 9.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [TV Cast Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626984840) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote ‣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213)

Control your Samsung, Roku, or Fire TV with your iPhone or iPad. Offers broad compatibility with various TV models and streaming players. Features dark/light mode and 24/7 support.

**Highlights:** Samsung TV control, Roku streaming player control, Fire TV control, Wide model compatibility, Dark and light mode, 24/7 support chat

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects instantly
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses connection frequently
- 🔋 Volume buttons don't work
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🐛 Requires frequent reconnection
- 🐛 Unstable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to some devices
- Disconnects randomly during use
- Unresponsive buttons

**Requested features**

- Add volume control buttons
- Improve connection stability
- Support for more device types
- Ability to power on/off TV


### Fire Remote for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-remote-for-tv/id1473447670)

Control your Amazon Fire TV devices with your iPhone or iPad. Stream photos, videos, and music from your device or cloud storage directly to your TV. Includes a keyboard for easy text input and quick access to apps.

**Highlights:** Fully functional remote control, Keyboard for text input, Quick app access, Cast photos and videos, Stream cloud media, Web content casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after every button press
- Remote control not working as expected
- Casting feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Volume control option
- Improved screen mirroring capabilities
- Better support for iPhone/iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote ‣ free?

TV Remote ‣ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fire Remote for TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote ‣ or Fire Remote for TV?

TV Remote ‣ is rated higher. TV Remote ‣ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Fire Remote for TV averages 4.3 from 40K ratings.

### Do TV Remote ‣ or Fire Remote for TV have ads?

Both TV Remote ‣ and Fire Remote for TV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote ‣ or Fire Remote for TV?

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, and Fire Remote for TV every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote ‣ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Fire Remote for TV on October 28, 2026.

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