Comparison

Mi RED vs Smart TV remote app

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

remote control for tv

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 4.4267 ratingsView app →

About

Mi RED

Features

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Esta aplicación forma parte de una plataforma web de gestión de comunicaciones de la empresa Coca Cola Andina. Para utilizar esta aplicación móvil, debes contar con autorización de Coca Cola Andina. Los usuarios se pueden agrupar según lo desee el administrador de la plataforma, así como definir atributos especiales para ellos, de manera de generar campañas específicas para grupos determinados. Podrás recibir encuestas, pruebas de conocimientos, check list de tareas, novedades, formularios y control de asistencia en terreno. Una vez que estés autorizado se registre a través de esta aplicación móvil, será notificado instantáneamente de la creación de cualquier información generada o solicitada por el administrador.

About

Smart TV remote app

Control your smart TV using your phone as a virtual remote. Connect via Wi-Fi to manage volume, channels, playback, and menus for various popular TV brands. Enjoy a realistic design for easy navigation.

Highlights

Virtual remote control
Wi-Fi connectivity
Volume control
Channel changing
Navigation pad
Video playback controls
Menu and options access

Features

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This app is a virtual remote that allows you to control your Smart TV from your Phone. Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic,TCL Roku,Roku sticks,Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison TV and more... To use this remote control, your iPhone must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV. Detection of your TV will be automatic and depending on the model of your TV, you will have to accept the message that will appear on your TV screen. The app works through WIFI, so you do not have to be close to the TV to make it works. With a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily. This app supports the most famous TV brands like Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart Tv and LG Web OS, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic viera, Telefunken, Grundig, Hitachi and Continental Edison. We have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below: -Change the volume -Change the channel number -Use navigation pad -Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) -Menu, Options, Info, Tools -Power off If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,Philips,Panasonic,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. Privacy Policy: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/privacy Terms of use: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/terms

Screenshots

Mi RED4 screens

Smart TV remote app3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mi RED at none against Smart TV remote app's 4. Mi RED also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart TV remote app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Mi RED asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi RED ships an update every 4 months, Smart TV remote app every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Mi RED versus Smart TV remote app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Mi RED	Smart TV remote app
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.4 (267 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	14.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	267 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	21 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Nearway SpA	SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD

Bugs and requests

Mi RED

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart TV remote app

Reported bugs

8 issues

Does not work on TV
Cannot find TV
Difficult to cancel subscription
Free version opens ads with every button press
Payment went through without agreement

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Inconvenient and disconnects from TV frequently
Support tab does not work
Cannot cancel free trial

Requested features

3 requests

Clear instructions on how to connect
Option to cancel subscription easily
Less intrusive ads in free version

In-app purchases

None

Mi RED

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV remote app

Subscriptions4

Universal Remote Control TV$1.997 Days
Week Subscription$3.997 Days
Week Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days

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Universal TV Remote Control$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Mi RED free?

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

Is Smart TV remote app free?

Smart TV remote app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Mi RED or Smart TV remote app have ads?

Neither Mi RED nor Smart TV remote app shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Mi RED or Smart TV remote app?

Mi RED ships an update every 4 months, and Smart TV remote app every 5 months. Most recently, Mi RED was updated on October 1, 2026 and Smart TV remote app on October 15, 2026.