# Remote control for Mi Box vs Android TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for Mi Box | Android TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-mi-box/id1568456430/reviews)** | [4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) |

## 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


### Android TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ad Free Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad Free Version | $69.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inutile
- 🐛 تبن

**Reported bugs**

- 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


## 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 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*