# Universal TV Remote Control vs Mi Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Mi Remote at 4.6 against Universal TV Remote Control's 3.6. Mi Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote Control's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Universal TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mi Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control | Mi Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256/reviews) | **[4.6 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 416 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) | [Aksana Sulima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731308669) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id1492122256)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

**Highlights:** Control 100+ TV brands, Wi-Fi connectivity, Automatic TV discovery, Power, volume, input controls, App access and media playback, Navigation and directional controls

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🚀 Convenient remote alternative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some TV brands
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Buttons don't respond
- Incompatible with certain TV models

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ad-free version


### 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 Control free?

Universal TV Remote Control 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 Control or Mi Remote?

Mi Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Mi Remote averages 4.6 from 416 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mi Remote on September 28, 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.*