# Universal TV Remote · vs Mi Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Mi Remote at none against Universal TV Remote ·'s shown. Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is ratings volume (89K vs 416) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote · sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Universal TV Remote · against 4.6 for Mi Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote · has 89K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 34% positive.

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Mi Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote · | Mi Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (89K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220/reviews) | [4.6 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89K** | 416 |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Aksana Sulima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731308669) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1439422220)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Utilities, #42 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus using a touchpad, and access advanced features like Wake-on-LAN. Supports a wide range of TV models and operating systems.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Touchpad navigation, Wake-on-LAN support, Wide model compatibility, Supports various OS

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly universal TV remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly universal TV remote | $6.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime universal TV remote | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Provides basic TV controls for free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't detect TV
- Frequent disconnections
- Unresponsive controls
- Billing issues

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- More TV button options
- Tutorials or instructions
- Ability to save TV connections


### 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 TV Remote · free?

Universal TV Remote · 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 TV Remote · or Mi Remote?

Universal TV Remote · and Mi Remote are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 89K and 416 ratings respectively.

### Do Universal TV Remote · or Mi Remote have ads?

Universal TV Remote · shows ads; Mi Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote · or Mi Remote?

Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote · was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mi Remote on September 23, 2026.

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