# Remote control for Mi Box vs Remote Control for TV Stick

Remote control for Mi Box and Remote Control for TV Stick both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Remote control for Mi Box's written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote Control for TV Stick's. Remote control for Mi Box also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 46) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). Remote Control for TV Stick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote control for Mi Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for TV Stick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 Control for TV Stick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote control for Mi Box has 1.3K ratings behind it against 46, 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 6% of Remote Control for TV Stick's.

Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, Remote Control for TV Stick fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for Mi Box | Remote Control for TV Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-mi-box/id1568456430/reviews)** | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [BLASTLY, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681477958) |

## 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 Control for TV Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818)

Transform your phone into a TV remote for seamless entertainment control. Easily connect to your TV Stick and streaming devices with intuitive swipe controls and a built-in keyboard for quick searches. Launch apps instantly and navigate with precision.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV remote, Easy Wi-Fi connection, Swipe-based touch controls, Simplified text input keyboard, Instant app launching, Precise touchpad navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Remote Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime Offer | $37.99 | one-time |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime | $43.99 | one-time |


## 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 Control for TV Stick free?

Remote Control for TV Stick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote control for Mi Box or Remote Control for TV Stick?

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 Control for TV Stick averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Remote control for Mi Box or Remote Control for TV Stick have ads?

Remote control for Mi Box shows ads; Remote Control for TV Stick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote control for Mi Box or Remote Control for TV Stick?

Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, and Remote Control for TV Stick fortnightly. Most recently, Remote control for Mi Box was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control for TV Stick on October 30, 2026.

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