Comparison

TV File Transfer vs Mi Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV File Transfer

Easily send and receive media files, documents, and more between your smart devices, including smartphones and smart TVs. This app bridges the gap, allowing you to enjoy your mobile content on a larger screen without compression or traditional Bluetooth limitations.

Highlights
  • Transfer media files and documents
  • Unlimited file size transfers
  • Auto-discover devices on WiFi
  • Faster WiFi data transfer
  • Longer range than Bluetooth
  • Access received files within the app
Features
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TV File Transfer is a simple, easy-to-use, and convenient app to send and receive data amongst your smart devices with screens like smartphones and smartTV. With the advent of highly sophisticated mobile apps that allow sending and receiving media files to each other, a lot of people now share media files, music files, images, documents, videos, movies, etc. with each other. But this all still was limited to being accessible within mobile devices. And there are millions of users who would want to use this media content over larger screen devices like TV. TV File Transfer bridges this gap and allows the users to send and receive data amongst your smart devices with screens like smartphones and smartTV. The app allows transferring various types of data like photos, music files, video/movie files, documents, etc. The main features of the app: * Allow transfer amongst smart devices (with screens): Users are able to share media files, documents with unlimited size without worrying about compressing the data * Auto-discover devices with the same app installed: The application automatically discovers the devices which have the “TV File Transfer” app installed within the same WiFi network * Faster data transfer over WiFi network: Since the app allows the transfer of the data over WiFi network, it is much faster than doing it over the traditional method using Bluetooth * Covers smart-devices in long-range: Since the app uses a WiFi network to transfer data and media files, it works in a longer range than the range covered with the traditional method using Bluetooth * Access received data or media files within the app: The app allows access to the received data or media files within the app so that you don’t need to be dependent on the File Manager

About

Mi Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote for your Mi TV and MI Box. Control your TV with essential buttons, navigate with a simple interface, and cast photos and videos. Connects via Wi-Fi and offers home screen widgets for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Essential TV buttons
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Home screen widgets
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal tv remote for your Mi TV & MI Box. Easily control your TV with all the essential buttons, navigate effortlessly with a simple interface, cast photos and videos on your TV using Chromecast technology. This app is simple to connect, works with all OS-based TVs, and offers interactive home screen widgets. Download for free and upgrade to premium version for an ad-free experience and all awesome features! App highlights: - Universal Compatibility: Mi Remote works with all Mi products, as well as a large number of other OS-based TVs. - Wi-Fi Connection: The app connects to your TV over the same Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for an IR blaster. - Essential Controls: The app provides all necessary remote control buttons, including power, volume, and navigation. - Casting Functionality: Users can cast photos and videos from their iOS or iPadOS device to their TV using built-in Chromecast support. - Widgets: The app includes interactive home screen widgets for quick and easy control. - Freemium Model: The app is free to download and use, with a premium version available for additional features. Disclaimer This is a third-party application and is not officially affiliated with Xiaomi. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j8izsYp6FSa5871M40oxUJ1Y5xk49nw4/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=107752087148868770802&rtpof=true&sd=true Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HL6g2Mgp9NBcUPtlFqY3kO-ZTUuBCWGr/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=107752087148868770802&rtpof=true&sd=true Contact: sulimaaksanahelp@gmail.com - Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings.

Screenshots

TV File Transfer4 screens
Mi Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mi Remote at 4.5 against TV File Transfer's 3.3. Mi Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 8%). TV File Transfer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. TV File Transfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mi Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mi Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mi Remote has 442 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of TV File Transfer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mi Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV File Transfer ships an update every 4 months, Mi Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TV File Transfer versus Mi Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV File TransferMi Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (66 ratings)4.5 (442 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews33.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66442 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKushal PatelAksana Sulima

Customer experience

TV File Transfer

All ratings65 ratings
Positive55.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative90.0%

Mi Remote

All ratings416 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative65.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV File Transfer

One-time1
  • ad-free version.$7.99
9 purchases

Mi Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Special7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Free Trial Pro Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Special Pro Access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Access$19.991 Year
  • Monthly Pro Access$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Access$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro Access$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro Access$69.99

Questions

Is TV File Transfer free?
TV File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mi Remote free?
Mi Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV File Transfer or Mi Remote?
Mi Remote is rated higher. TV File Transfer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Mi Remote averages 4.5 from 442 ratings.
Do TV File Transfer or Mi Remote have ads?
TV File Transfer shows ads; Mi Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV File Transfer or Mi Remote?
TV File Transfer ships an update every 4 months, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV File Transfer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mi Remote on October 25, 2026.

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