Comparison

Smart TV Remote Universal vs Remote control for Mi Box

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV Remote Universal

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control multiple brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku seamlessly over WiFi. Manage power, volume, channels, and more without the clutter of physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Supports major TV brands
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Ad-free premium option
  • Multiple subscription plans
Features
Read full description

Lost the remote again? Your phone is now the only remote you need. Smart TV Remote Universal turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, reliable remote for nearly any smart TV — no infrared, no extra hardware, and no digging through couch cushions. Pair once over Wi-Fi and take control in seconds. ONE APP FOR EVERY TV IN YOUR HOME Pair multiple TVs and switch between rooms instantly — no re-pairing, no setup every time. Living room to bedroom in one tap. CONTROL EVERYTHING Power, volume, channels, inputs, playback and a full D-pad — every button from your physical remote, right on your screen, with real haptic feedback on every press. TYPE INSTEAD OF HUNTING LETTERS Stop picking letters one at a time on the TV screen. Use your phone's keyboard — or the numeric pad — to search shows, sign in to apps and enter passwords in a fraction of the time. SWIPE TO NAVIGATE A smooth trackpad lets you glide through menus with your thumb — faster and more natural than pressing arrow keys. SPEAK INSTEAD OF SCROLLING Use voice input to search and navigate on supported TVs — completely hands-free. LAUNCH YOUR APPS IN ONE TAP The apps grid takes you straight to your favorite streaming apps without hunting around the home screen. CONTROL FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN This is where Smart TV Remote Universal goes beyond any ordinary remote app: - Home Screen widgets: a quick D-pad + volume widget and an app-launcher grid, one tap from anywhere - Live Activity with Dynamic Island support — compact controls while you do other things - Siri & Shortcuts support through App Intents: automate your TV or ask Siri WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku and Roku devices, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Google TV, Android TV and many more. If your smart TV is on your Wi-Fi, chances are we support it. MAKE IT YOURS Per-brand accent colors (Roku purple, Samsung blue, LG red and more), plus light, dark and system appearance. READY IN UNDER A MINUTE Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and follow the on-screen steps. That's it — no pairing codes, no cables. GO PRO Upgrade to Pro for the complete, ad-free experience with unlimited paired devices and all widgets unlocked. Choose a yearly plan with a 3-day free trial, a monthly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, after any free trial period. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Philips, Roku, Amazon, Google or any other TV brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Remote control for Mi Box

Control your Mi Box device with your smartphone. Offers a fast touchpad, keyboard for easy typing, and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy a user-friendly interface designed for an improved experience.

Highlights
  • Last remote saved for quick access
  • No installation required
  • Fast touchpad
  • Keyboard for typing
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
Read full description

**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Mi Box app. It was designed with care to try and bring Mi Box users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes and typing * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on support@os-apps.com

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Universal4 screens
Remote control for Mi Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote control for Mi Box at 4.6 against Smart TV Remote Universal's 3.8. Remote control for Mi Box also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 18%) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, 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 Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remote control for Mi Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control for Mi Box holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 890 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Smart TV Remote Universal's written reviews are positive against 43% of Remote control for Mi Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote control for Mi Box monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart TV Remote Universal versus Remote control for Mi Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote UniversalRemote control for Mi Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (890 ratings)4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8901.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenni ParkkonenOz Shabbatth

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Universal

All ratings891 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative80.5%

Remote control for Mi Box

All ratings1,237 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative50.1%

User reviews

Smart TV Remote Universal

From 890 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great remote app
  • 💖 Love this remote
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 📺 Won't connect to TV
  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 💩 Terrible app
  • 🤬 Waste of time

Remote control for Mi Box

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Works well with Mi Box
  • 💡 Useful alternative to physical remote
  • 👍 Functional remote control
  • 🚀 Fast connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 📺 Can't turn on TV
  • 🔊 Volume control issues
  • 🔍 Slow connection
  • 📢 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Remote Universal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on device scan
  • Volume controls not working
  • Navigation issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Improve device detection
  • Reduce ads

Remote control for Mi Box

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work after updates
  • Can't connect to device
  • Remote buttons not responsive
  • Keyboard issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add keyboard support
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Improve remote UI/UX
  • Add ability to power on TV

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV Remote Universal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Version$4.99
  • Lifetime premium$24.99
1 purchases

Remote control for Mi Box

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Universal free?
Smart TV Remote Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote control for Mi Box free?
Remote control for Mi Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Universal or Remote control for Mi Box?
Remote control for Mi Box is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Universal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while Remote control for Mi Box averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote Universal or Remote control for Mi Box have ads?
Both Smart TV Remote Universal and Remote control for Mi Box show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Universal or Remote control for Mi Box?
Smart TV Remote Universal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote control for Mi Box monthly. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Universal was updated on October 22, 2026 and Remote control for Mi Box on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons