# TV Remote ‣ vs Fire TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote ‣ at 4.5 against Fire TV Remote's 4.0. TV Remote ‣ also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 60) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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 TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote ‣ has 8.9K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, Fire TV Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote ‣ | Fire TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213/reviews)** | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-fire-stick/id6443976240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% 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 | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Hamza El karmouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642379528) |

## 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 TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-fire-stick/id6443976240)

Control your Fire TV and Fire Stick with ease using this app. Features include a built-in keyboard for quick searches, trackpad navigation, and voice control. Connects automatically or manually to your device for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Fire TV/Stick remote control, Built-in keyboard for search, Trackpad navigation, Voice control, Auto and manual connection, Access favorite apps/channels

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote For Fire Devices | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote ‣ free?

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

### Is Fire TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote ‣ is rated higher. TV Remote ‣ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Fire TV Remote averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote ‣ and Fire TV Remote show ads.

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

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, and Fire TV Remote every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote ‣ was updated on November 11, 2026 and Fire TV Remote on November 7, 2026.

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