# Universal remote tv smart vs Mi Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Mi Remote at none against Universal remote tv smart's shown. Mi Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). Universal remote tv smart's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 416). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal remote tv smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Mi Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mi Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Universal remote tv smart's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mi Remote's.

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, Mi Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal remote tv smart | Mi Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews) | **[4.6 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 416 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **33.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 184 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Aksana Sulima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731308669) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal remote tv smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone using this virtual remote. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports major TV brands, Volume control, Channel changing, Navigation pad, Video playback controls, Menu and options access

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient alternative to physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buttons don't always work
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to TV
- Buttons/features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Fewer ads in free version
- More reliable TV connection


### Mi Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote for your Mi TV and MI Box. Control your TV with essential buttons, navigate with a simple interface, and cast photos and videos. Connects via Wi-Fi and offers home screen widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi connection, Essential TV buttons, Cast photos and videos, Home screen widgets, Ad-free premium option

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Special | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Special Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal remote tv smart free?

Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mi Remote free?

Mi Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal remote tv smart or Mi Remote?

Mi Remote is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Mi Remote averages 4.6 from 416 ratings.

### Do Universal remote tv smart or Mi Remote have ads?

Universal remote tv smart shows ads; Mi Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal remote tv smart or Mi Remote?

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mi Remote on October 19, 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.*