Comparison

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box 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

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

Control your Android TV box remotely using a WiFi connection. Navigate with a mouse or air mouse, manage volume, use the keyboard, and control screen power and music playback.

Highlights
  • WiFi control
  • Mouse and Air Mouse support
  • DPAD navigation
  • Volume control
  • Keyboard input
  • Screen on/off
  • Music controller
Features
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This application helps your control your android tv box using a WiFi connection Features support: - Mouse control - Air mouse - Dpad navigation - Volume control - Keyboard - Screen on/off - Music controller Please follow the guidelines in application setting to setup and remote your smart TVs

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

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box4 screens
Mi Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box at weekly against Mi Remote's every 3 weeks. Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 480 and 444 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box ships an update weekly, Mi Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box versus Mi Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZank Remote for Smart TVs, BoxMi Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (480 ratings)4.5 (444 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better33.1% of reviews
Number of ratings480 — better444
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB117 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDuc Ky NgoAksana Sulima

Customer experience

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

All ratings463 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative53.6%

Mi Remote

All ratings416 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative65.5%

Bugs and requests

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Mouse/cursor not working as expected
  • Inability to click certain buttons
  • Disconnection issues with remote
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add gamepad support
  • Improve mouse/cursor functionality
  • Implement better button mapping options
  • Provide more control over remote settings

Mi Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

One-time1
  • Premium Features$1.99
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$19.991 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 Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box free?
Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box 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, Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box or Mi Remote?
Mi Remote is rated higher. Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box averages 4.3 out of 5 from 480 ratings, while Mi Remote averages 4.5 from 444 ratings.
Do Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box or Mi Remote have ads?
Neither Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box nor Mi Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box or Mi Remote?
Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box ships an update weekly, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mi Remote on November 8, 2026.

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