Comparison

Remote control for Mi Box vs Remote for Android TV

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

Head to head
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
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**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

About

Remote for Android TV

Control your Android Smart TV with your phone or tablet. Features voice commands, a built-in keyboard for searches, and a touchpad for easy navigation. Quickly launch apps and manage volume directly from the application.

Highlights
  • Voice commands
  • Built-in keyboard for search
  • Touchpad control
  • Quick app launching
  • Volume information display
  • Physical remote emulation
Features
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Remote for Android TV application allows you to control your Android Smart TV instead of using a physical remote. ◆ VOICE and KEYBOARD SUPPORTED ◆ Features: ◆ Voice commands ◆ Built-in keyboard for search ◆ Touchpad ◆ Quick launch applications ◆ Volume information directly visible on the application ◆ Control your TV as you normally would with a physical remote ◆ Your last remote is saved for quick and easy access ◆ More exiting features coming soon.. Connect your phone/tablet to the same WiFi network as your TV device for the application to work. Have questions or feedback? Drop us an email to support@simha.tech DISCLAIMER - This is not an official app by Google. Privacy Policy: https://simhasoftware.com/remote-atv/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote control for Mi Box4 screens
Remote for Android TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote control for Mi Box and Remote for Android TV both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Remote for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 42% of Remote control for Mi Box's. Remote for Android TV also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, 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. Remote control for Mi Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote for Android TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote control for Mi Box against 4.5 for Remote for Android TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Android TV has 12K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Remote control for Mi Box's written reviews are positive against 72% of Remote for Android TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, Remote for Android TV every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote control for Mi Box versus Remote for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote control for Mi BoxRemote for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.5 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K12K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthRaghav Ahuja

Customer experience

Remote control for Mi Box

All ratings1,237 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative50.2%

Remote for Android TV

All ratings11,908 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews523 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

Remote control for Mi Box

From 1.2K 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

Remote for Android TV

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Minimalistic and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buttons not working as expected
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain TVs
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
  • 🐛 Requires constant reconnection

Bugs and requests

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

Remote for Android TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working for TV connection
  • Volume control not functioning
  • Inconsistent button responsiveness
  • Frequent disconnections from TV

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add TV settings button
  • Implement a true trackpad with scroll function
  • Allow customization of shortcut buttons
  • Add landscape orientation support for tablets
  • Provide a one-time purchase option to remove ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote control for Mi Box

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
4 purchases

Remote for Android TV

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access (3 Months)$3.993 Months
  • Premium access (6 Months)$5.996 Months
  • Premium access (12 Months)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Remote control for Mi Box free?
Remote control for Mi Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Android TV free?
Remote for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote control for Mi Box or Remote for Android TV?
Remote control for Mi Box is rated higher. Remote control for Mi Box averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Remote for Android TV averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.
Do Remote control for Mi Box or Remote for Android TV have ads?
Both Remote control for Mi Box and Remote for Android TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote control for Mi Box or Remote for Android TV?
Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, and Remote for Android TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote control for Mi Box was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remote for Android TV on September 25, 2026.

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