# Amazon Fire TV vs Remote Controller for TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amazon Fire TV at none against Remote Controller for TV's 5. Amazon Fire TV also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 11%) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 676). Remote Controller for TV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Controller for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 Controller for TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Fire TV has 1.4M ratings behind it against 676, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Amazon Fire TV's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.

Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Controller for TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Fire TV | Remote Controller for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv/id947984433/reviews) | [4.5 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 676 |
| Positive reviews | **44.6% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [LOOP MOBILE FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741140077) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Fire TV

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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 Controller for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-controller-for-tv/id6496851627)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Channel and volume management, Built-in trackpad navigation, Text search functionality, One-tap app launching, Automatic Wi-Fi connection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Fire TV free?

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

### Is Remote Controller for TV free?

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

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

Amazon Fire TV and Remote Controller for TV are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4M and 676 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Amazon Fire TV nor Remote Controller for TV shows ads.

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

Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Amazon Fire TV was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on September 25, 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.*