Amazon Fire TV vs CastMatch
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).
CastMatch
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Have you ever seen a movie with two great actors and wondered if they have worked together in other movies? CastMatch makes exploring intersections in film and television easy and fun. We’re here to help you find the connections you’re looking for so you can get back to discovering shared credits, settling movie-night debates, and exploring your favorite performers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Amazon Fire TV at #43 against CastMatch's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Amazon Fire TV | CastMatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | TopLayer Creative 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
CastMatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amazon Fire TV
No in-app purchases
CastMatch
No in-app purchases
