One of the Firestick's biggest strengths is its app selection. This guide covers the apps available, how to find and install them, and how to manage them effectively.
The Fire TV App Store
The Amazon Appstore is the primary source of apps for the Firestick. Access it from the home screen by navigating to the Apps section, or search for specific apps using the search icon or Alexa voice.
Types of Apps Available
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Streaming video | Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer |
| IPTV players | Compatible IPTV apps for use with your subscription |
| Sports | Discovery+, DAZN, BT Sport (via Bundles) |
| Free content | ITVX, Channel 4, My5, BBC iPlayer |
| Music | Spotify, Amazon Music |
| Gaming | Select mobile-style games |
| Productivity | Web browser, VPN apps |
| Lifestyle | Recipe apps, fitness videos |
IPTV Apps on Firestick
If you have an IPTV subscription, you need a compatible IPTV player app installed on your Firestick. These apps are available from the Fire TV app store. If you purchased an IPTV package from FirestickHub, we advise which specific app to install and how to enter your credentials for instant access to 25,000+ live channels.
How to Install Apps
Press the Search icon on the home screen, type the app name, select it from the results, and choose Get or Download. The app installs automatically. For a full step-by-step guide, see our app installation guide.
How to Manage Apps
- To move apps: long-press the app and select Move to rearrange its position on the home screen
- To uninstall: Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > select app > Uninstall
- To check app storage: Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > select app > view storage size
- To clear app cache: same location, select Clear Cache
For moving apps on the home screen, see our guide to moving apps on Firestick. For uninstalling, see our uninstall guide.
Installing Apps from Outside the App Store
Apps not in the Amazon Appstore can be sideloaded (installed via an APK file) by enabling Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Apps from Unknown Sources. This is how some IPTV players and utilities are installed. Only use trusted sources for sideloaded apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thousands — including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Spotify, IPTV players, games, and more from the Amazon Appstore.
Many apps are free. Some apps (like Netflix) require a subscription within the app. Installing the app itself is usually free.
Yes. Netflix is available in the Fire TV app store. Install it and sign in to your existing Netflix account.