# Amazon Fire TV vs REDTV

The clearest difference is rating: REDTV at 5.0 against Amazon Fire TV's 4.5. REDTV also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Amazon Fire TV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

REDTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Fire TV has 1.4M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, REDTV every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Fire TV | REDTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-fire-tv/id947984433/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redtv/id6744540818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [CDNTV Tecnologia LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481116398) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Fire TV

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

**Currently charting:** #38 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


### REDTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redtv/id6744540818)

This application provides IP television for the entire family. Enjoy a wide range of entertainment options accessible on your iOS devices.

**Highlights:** IP Television, Family-friendly content, iOS device support, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Fire TV free?

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

### Is REDTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Fire TV or REDTV?

REDTV is rated higher. Amazon Fire TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while REDTV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Amazon Fire TV or REDTV have ads?

Neither Amazon Fire TV nor REDTV shows ads.

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

Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and REDTV every 8 months. Most recently, Amazon Fire TV was updated on September 28, 2026 and REDTV on September 12, 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.*