Comparison

CHiQ Smart vs Remote For Xiaomi

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

Head to head
About

CHiQ Smart

Features
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CHiQ Smart. Care in the air. 1. Boundless Control, free to control the AC everywhere globally. 2. Various scenes setting, one touch meets your ideal air. 3. Multiple devices add with just one App. 4. Fast net connection, enjoy extreme smart experience.

About

Remote For Xiaomi

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
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Controller lets you connect your phone to compatible smart screens and streaming devices over Wi-Fi. Experience smooth navigation, quick input, and media interaction in one place. • Fast, local connection - no pairing codes needed • Minimal, responsive design • Works with a wide range of smart displays and boxes • No sign-ups or personal data collection Whether you’re casting, browsing, or adjusting playback, Ximi keeps everything simple and private. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any device manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are used only to indicate compatibility.

Screenshots

CHiQ Smart4 screens
Remote For Xiaomi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote For Xiaomi at weekly against CHiQ Smart's every 18 months. CHiQ Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHiQ Smart ships an update every 18 months, Remote For Xiaomi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CHiQ Smart versus Remote For Xiaomi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHiQ SmartRemote For Xiaomi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—41 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChanghong Inc.Matan Yamin

In-app purchases

None

CHiQ Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Remote For Xiaomi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHiQ Smart free?
CHiQ Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote For Xiaomi free?
Remote For Xiaomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CHiQ Smart or Remote For Xiaomi have ads?
Neither CHiQ Smart nor Remote For Xiaomi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHiQ Smart or Remote For Xiaomi?
CHiQ Smart ships an update every 18 months, and Remote For Xiaomi weekly. Most recently, CHiQ Smart was updated on October 25, 2026 and Remote For Xiaomi on October 30, 2026.

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