# Remote control for Mi Box vs Remote for Android TV

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 43% of Remote control for Mi Box's. Remote for Android TV also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1.3K). Remote control for Mi Box's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Remote control for Mi Box's written reviews are positive against 72% of Remote for Android TV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for Mi Box | Remote for Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-mi-box/id1568456430/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [Raghav Ahuja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651077703) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote control for Mi Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-mi-box/id1568456430)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Remote for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access (3 Months) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access (6 Months) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium access (12 Months) | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium access (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working for TV connection
- Volume control not functioning
- Inconsistent button responsiveness
- Frequent disconnections from TV

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 1.3K 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 monthly. Most recently, Remote control for Mi Box was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remote for Android TV on October 29, 2026.

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