Amazon Fire TV vs TV Remote ©
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amazon Fire TV
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.
- Remote control functionality
- Personalized entertainment discovery
- Universal search for content
- Watchlist management
- Fast text entry
- Easy device setup
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Your entertainment sidekick wherever you go. The Fire TV mobile app puts the Fire TV experience at your fingertips—whether you're on the couch or on the move. Discover & personalize your entertainment anywhere: Browse titles and get personalized recommendations. Search for movies, TV shows, and more across all your services. Build and fine-tune your watchlist in the moment. Easy control & setup: Launch it all on your big screen with seamless control. Enjoy fast text entry using your mobile keyboard. Set up new Fire TV devices quickly and easily. Compatibility: Requires an Amazon account and connection to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV to launch content to your TV. Some features require a compatible Fire TV. By using this app, you agree to Amazon's Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).
TV Remote ©
Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone with a modern, fast, and privacy-focused remote. Features interactive widgets for instant control and a sleek, native iOS design. Seamlessly discover and connect to your TV.
- Interactive home screen widgets
- Premium glassmorphic design
- Zero-latency control
- Silent reconnect technology
- Smart TV discovery
- Privacy-first data handling
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Elevate your home entertainment experience with a modern, independent controller designed for the iOS interactive era. Our application provides a fluid and fast way to manage your Smart TV directly from your iPhone, featuring a premium design that feels native to your device. Main Features: Interactive Home Screen Widgets: Control volume, mute, and power instantly without even opening the app. Premium Glassmorphic Design: A beautiful, modern interface that matches the latest iOS aesthetics. Zero-Latency Control: Experience real-time response with optimized WebSocket connectivity. Silent Reconnect Technology: Once paired, the app remembers your device and stays connected securely in the background. Smart Discovery: Advanced multi-MAC detection ensures your TV is found quickly on your local network. Privacy-First: Your TV keys and IP addresses remain on your device. We do not collect your personal data. How to use: Ensure your iPhone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app and let it discover your device. Pair once, and you are ready to go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Fire TV at 4.5 against TV Remote ©'s 3.0. Amazon Fire TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Amazon Fire TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Fire TV has 1.4M ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote © every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Amazon Fire TV | TV Remote © |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4M ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #48 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | HBSTUDIO LLC |
Bugs and requests
Amazon Fire TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons not registering properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to reconnect after phone screen timeout
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control
- Power on/off functionality
- Improved stability and reliability
TV Remote ©
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amazon Fire TV
No in-app purchases
TV Remote ©
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Amazon Fire TV free?
Is TV Remote © free?
Which has better reviews, Amazon Fire TV or TV Remote ©?
Do Amazon Fire TV or TV Remote © have ads?
Which is updated more often, Amazon Fire TV or TV Remote ©?
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