# Stick vs Mi Remote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stick at 16K against Mi Remote's 442. Stick also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 33%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stick against 4.5 for Mi Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick has 16K ratings behind it against 442, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Stick's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mi Remote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick | Mi Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223/reviews) | **[4.5 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 442 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPSPRO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212807) | [Aksana Sulima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731308669) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote control. Easily navigate menus, change channels, and type using your phone's screen. Offers a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard for seamless interaction with various TV models.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad and joystick control, On-screen keyboard for typing, Channel and audio control, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick - Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick - Premium for One Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🆓 Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔌 Disconnects when switching apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after updates
- Fails to detect TV on network

**Requested features**

- Add source/input button
- Improve compatibility with more TV brands


### Mi Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Special | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Special Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick free?

Stick 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, Stick or Mi Remote?

Mi Remote is rated higher. Stick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Mi Remote averages 4.5 from 442 ratings.

### Do Stick or Mi Remote have ads?

Neither Stick nor Mi Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick or Mi Remote?

Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mi Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stick was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mi Remote on October 27, 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.*