Comparison

IR 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

IR

Configure Bluetooth-enabled occupancy sensors wirelessly from your mobile device. This app simplifies setup and management for electrical contractors, installers, and facility managers, allowing adjustments without physical access to the sensors.

Highlights
  • Configure TRANS Bluetooth occupancy sensors
  • Wireless sensor management
  • Secure sensor installation data
  • Adjust settings remotely
  • No cellular or WiFi needed for configuration
Features
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Configure TRANS Bluetooth enabled occupancy sensors from the floor. Leave the ladder behind. This sensor configuration app allows users (electrical contractors, installers, or facility managers) to configure and manage IR-TEC's BLE enabled sensor installations via a mobile device. It not only makes sensor configuration easier and faster, but also secure all important data of sensor installations. No more worry about cellular service or WiFi availability, the use of BLE allows you to make sensor configuration and setting change anytime.

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

IR4 screens
MI Remote・TV Box Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IR at 5.0 against MI Remote・TV Box Controller's 4.4. IR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and device support (3 vs 1). MI Remote・TV Box Controller's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price and ads 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. MI Remote・TV Box Controller sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. IR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MI Remote・TV Box Controller has 140 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IR ships an update every 4 months, MI Remote・TV Box Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IR versus MI Remote・TV Box Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRMI Remote・TV Box Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews—41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIR-TEC INTERNATIONAL LTD.Jacob Mitchell

Customer experience

IR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

All ratings140 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative54.2%

In-app purchases

None

IR

No in-app purchases

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 IR free?
IR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
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, IR or MI Remote・TV Box Controller?
IR is rated higher. IR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.4 from 140 ratings.
Do IR or MI Remote・TV Box Controller have ads?
Neither IR nor MI Remote・TV Box Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IR or MI Remote・TV Box Controller?
IR ships an update every 4 months, and MI Remote・TV Box Controller monthly. Most recently, IR was updated on September 27, 2026 and MI Remote・TV Box Controller on October 14, 2026.

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