Mi vs BN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mi
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This APP can control Mi-Light WiFi series products; it can control light color, brightness, saturation and color temperature;You can share the device to your friends and manage sharing;Wherever you are, you can fulfill all the function by the APP.Mi-Light WiFi series also work on Amazon ECHO voice control.(2.4GHz RF series products need WiFi Remote Control to work on Amazon ECHO) This APP does not support iBox1 and iBox2
BN
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for convenient smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device control
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mi at 9.0 against BN's 12.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mi | BN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Xincaiyi Technology Co., Ltd. | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC |
Bugs and requests
Mi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BN
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices randomly disconnecting
- Schedules not working as expected
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved scheduling features
- Better integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Mi
No in-app purchases
BN
No in-app purchases
