# Amazon Fire TV vs Remote for Fire TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amazon Fire TV at none against Remote for Fire TV's 5. Amazon Fire TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Fire TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Amazon Fire TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Amazon Fire TV against 4.5 for Remote for Fire TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Fire TV has 1.4M ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Amazon Fire TV's written reviews are positive against 30% of Remote for Fire TV's.

Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for Fire TV every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Fire TV | Remote for Fire TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv/id947984433/reviews)** | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Tripti Kumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523421832) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Fire TV

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Remote for Fire TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-fire-tv-firestick/id1504877398)

Control your Fire TV devices with your phone. This app offers a comprehensive remote, keyboard for easy typing, and voice search functionality. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV for an enhanced viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive remote control, Quick keyboard access, Voice control with microphone, Cast photos and videos, Smooth touchpad navigation, Automatic device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promotional Offer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Fire Stick Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire TV Remote Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Fire TV Remote Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fire TV Remote Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive remote
- 👍 Convenient for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Significant lag/delay
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all Fire TV devices
- 💰 Requires paid subscription to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Fire TV
- OK button doesn't work
- Keeps disconnecting

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ability to control volume
- Option to save device IP addresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Fire TV free?

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

### Is Remote for Fire TV free?

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

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

Amazon Fire TV is rated higher. Amazon Fire TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Remote for Fire TV averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

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

Remote for Fire TV shows ads; Amazon Fire TV does not.

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

Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for Fire TV every 8 months. Most recently, Amazon Fire TV was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remote for Fire TV on November 1, 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.*