Comparison

Remote control for Mi Box vs Android TV Remote Control

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

Android TV Remote Control

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

Highlights
  • Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • Full remote control functions
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Touchpad functionality
  • One-click app opening
Features
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

Screenshots

Remote control for Mi Box4 screens
Android TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Android TV Remote Control at 89% against Remote control for Mi Box's 43%. Android TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Remote control for Mi Box's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 73). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote control for Mi Box has 1.2K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Remote control for Mi Box's written reviews are positive against 89% of Android TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, Android TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote control for Mi Box versus Android TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote control for Mi BoxAndroid TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.1 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews88.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better73
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — 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 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthCodematics Services

Customer experience

Remote control for Mi Box

All ratings1,237 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative50.1%

Android TV Remote Control

All ratings73 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.3%

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

Android TV Remote Control

From 73 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to download and operate
  • 👍 Saves time and works like a charm
  • 👍 Perfect app for controlling Android TV functions
  • 👍 Saves time and works better than physical remotes
  • 👍 Fantastic features and smooth interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inutile
  • 🐛 تبن

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

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rileva la tv, ci entri e cerchi di usarlo ma non funziona e nonostante tu provi a cliccare o muovere qualcosa non cambia nulla Lo sto usando per un proiettore con Google chromecast inserito
  • تبن

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote control for Mi Box

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is Remote control for Mi Box free?
Remote control for Mi Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote control for Mi Box or Android TV Remote Control?
Remote control for Mi Box is rated higher. Remote control for Mi Box averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Android TV Remote Control averages 4.1 from 73 ratings.
Do Remote control for Mi Box or Android TV Remote Control have ads?
Both Remote control for Mi Box and Android TV Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote control for Mi Box or Android TV Remote Control?
Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, and Android TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, Remote control for Mi Box was updated on October 16, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on October 10, 2026.

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