Comparison

TV Remote vs Mi Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

Highlights
  • WIFI TV connection
  • Smart TV detection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • Channel launching
  • Voice search
Features
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

About

Mi Remote

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
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal tv remote for your Mi TV & MI Box. Easily control your TV with all the essential buttons, navigate effortlessly with a simple interface, cast photos and videos on your TV using Chromecast technology. This app is simple to connect, works with all OS-based TVs, and offers interactive home screen widgets. Download for free and upgrade to premium version for an ad-free experience and all awesome features! App highlights: - Universal Compatibility: Mi Remote works with all Mi products, as well as a large number of other OS-based TVs. - Wi-Fi Connection: The app connects to your TV over the same Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for an IR blaster. - Essential Controls: The app provides all necessary remote control buttons, including power, volume, and navigation. - Casting Functionality: Users can cast photos and videos from their iOS or iPadOS device to their TV using built-in Chromecast support. - Widgets: The app includes interactive home screen widgets for quick and easy control. - Freemium Model: The app is free to download and use, with a premium version available for additional features. Disclaimer This is a third-party application and is not officially affiliated with Xiaomi. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j8izsYp6FSa5871M40oxUJ1Y5xk49nw4/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=107752087148868770802&rtpof=true&sd=true Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HL6g2Mgp9NBcUPtlFqY3kO-ZTUuBCWGr/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=107752087148868770802&rtpof=true&sd=true Contact: sulimaaksanahelp@gmail.com - Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Mi Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mi Remote at none against TV Remote's shown. Mi Remote also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 20%). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 416) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mi Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 34% of Mi Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Mi Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus Mi Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteMi Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (605K ratings)4.6 (416 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews33.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings605K — better416
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPAksana Sulima

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings604,789 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,222 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.6%

Mi Remote

All ratings416 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative64.7%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't recognize TV
  • Power button doesn't work
  • Volume controls not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow remote control without original remote
  • Offer more free features
  • Improve reliability and stability

Mi Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium.$44.99
9 purchases

Mi Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Special7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Free Trial Pro Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Special Pro Access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Access$9.991 Year
  • Monthly Pro Access$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Access$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro Access$69.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
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, TV Remote or Mi Remote?
Mi Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Mi Remote averages 4.6 from 416 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Mi Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Mi Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Mi Remote?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mi Remote on September 23, 2026.

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