Comparison

Remote control for Mi Box vs MI Remote・TV Box Controller

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

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive remote for your Mi Box. Navigate menus, launch applications, and control playback with ease. Features voice search and a touchpad for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Complete remote control functions
  • App management
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Quick setup
  • Multi-device support
Features
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Take full control of your Mi Box with the MI Remote Control app, turning your smartphone into a versatile remote. Navigate, launch apps, and manage your entertainment with ease—all from the palm of your hand! Key Features: - Complete Remote Control: Access all essential functions such as volume, power, and navigation buttons to operate your Mi Box smoothly. - App Management: Open, close, and switch between apps on your Mi Box directly from your phone with simple commands. - Voice Search: Use voice commands to quickly find your favorite shows, movies, or apps without typing. - Touchpad Navigation: Enjoy enhanced control with a built-in touchpad for precise navigation and smooth browsing. - Quick & Easy Setup: Pair your phone with your Mi Box in seconds and start managing your TV experience right away. - Multi-Device Support: Easily switch between multiple Mi Box devices if you have more than one. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Xiaomi. It is an independent tool designed to enhance your control over your Mi Box device. Download now and enjoy seamless, convenient control over your Mi Box! Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. The App offers auto-renewing subscriptions to provide you with unlimited access to all features with no limits while you maintain an active subscription. Terms of Use: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuLKRnT6jIVOa5TvWWveRZSYloY?e=5kMchd Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuLKRnT6jIVObPszqzm_FWKpqFs?e=kdpZPd

Screenshots

Remote control for Mi Box4 screens
MI Remote・TV Box Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MI Remote・TV Box Controller at none against Remote control for Mi Box's shown. Remote control for Mi Box's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 140) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 MI Remote・TV Box Controller sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control for Mi Box holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote control for Mi Box has 1.2K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Remote control for Mi Box's written reviews are positive against 43% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote control for Mi Box versus MI Remote・TV Box Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote control for Mi BoxMI Remote・TV Box Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.4 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews43.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better140
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthJacob Mitchell

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%

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

All ratings140 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative52.2%

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

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote control for Mi Box

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
17 purchases

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

Subscriptions15
  • Controller$4.997 Days
  • MI Remote・TV Box Remote$5.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Universal Control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 12 more
  • MI Remote TV Box Controller3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • MI Remote TV Box Control App$5.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Device Remote3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • TV$7.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Home Control App$7.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Smart TV Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • MI Remote・TV Remote App3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Smart Remote App7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • MI Remote TV Box Controller$19.991 Month
  • MI Remote・TV Control Manager$24.991 Year
  • MI Remote・Device Control App$29.991 Year
  • MI Remote TV Box Control App$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • TV Controller・MI Remote$9.99
  • Device Control App$9.99

Questions

Is Remote control for Mi Box free?
Remote control for Mi Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MI Remote・TV Box Controller free?
MI Remote・TV Box Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote control for Mi Box or MI Remote・TV Box Controller?
Remote control for Mi Box is rated higher. Remote control for Mi Box averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.4 from 140 ratings.
Do Remote control for Mi Box or MI Remote・TV Box Controller have ads?
Remote control for Mi Box shows ads; MI Remote・TV Box Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote control for Mi Box or MI Remote・TV Box Controller?
Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, and MI Remote・TV Box Controller monthly. Most recently, Remote control for Mi Box was updated on September 22, 2026 and MI Remote・TV Box Controller on September 22, 2026.

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