# Remote control for Mi Box vs Remote For Xiaomi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote For Xiaomi at none against Remote control for Mi Box's 1. Remote For Xiaomi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Remote control for Mi Box's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 42). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote control for Mi Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote For Xiaomi asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 1.3K ratings behind it against 42, 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 48% of Remote For Xiaomi'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, Remote For Xiaomi weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for Mi Box | Remote For Xiaomi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-mi-box/id1568456430/reviews)** | [4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-xiaomi/id6755174924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 146 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) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## 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 Xiaomi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-xiaomi/id6755174924)

Control compatible smart screens and streaming devices from your phone via Wi-Fi. Enjoy seamless navigation, quick input, and media control with a private, responsive interface. No sign-ups or personal data collection required.

**Highlights:** Connect phone to smart screens via Wi-Fi, Smooth navigation and quick input, Media interaction control, Fast, local connection (no pairing codes), Minimal, responsive design, Works with various smart displays and boxes, No sign-ups or personal data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 Xiaomi free?

Remote For Xiaomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote control for Mi Box or Remote For Xiaomi?

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 Xiaomi averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.

### Do Remote control for Mi Box or Remote For Xiaomi have ads?

Both Remote control for Mi Box and Remote For Xiaomi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote control for Mi Box or Remote For Xiaomi?

Remote control for Mi Box ships an update monthly, and Remote For Xiaomi weekly. Most recently, Remote control for Mi Box was updated on November 11, 2026 and Remote For Xiaomi on November 9, 2026.

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