# Mi Remote vs Remote Control for TV Stick

Mi Remote and Remote Control for TV Stick both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Mi Remote's written reviews are positive against 7% of Remote Control for TV Stick's. Mi Remote also leads on ratings volume (440 vs 44). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mi Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for TV Stick sells 6 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 Mi Remote against 4.5 for Remote Control for TV Stick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mi Remote has 440 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Mi Remote's written reviews are positive against 7% of Remote Control for TV Stick's.

Mi Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Control for TV Stick fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mi Remote | Remote Control for TV Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906/reviews) | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **440** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **33.1% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Aksana Sulima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731308669) | [Pol Nadal Serra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681477958) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $9.99 | 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 |


### Remote Control for TV Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818)

Transform your phone into a TV remote for seamless entertainment control. Easily connect to your TV Stick and streaming devices with intuitive swipe controls and a built-in keyboard for quick searches. Launch apps instantly and navigate with precision.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV remote, Easy Wi-Fi connection, Swipe-based touch controls, Simplified text input keyboard, Instant app launching, Precise touchpad navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Remote Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime Offer | $37.99 | one-time |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime | $43.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mi Remote free?

Mi Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Control for TV Stick free?

Remote Control for TV Stick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mi Remote or Remote Control for TV Stick?

Remote Control for TV Stick is rated higher. Mi Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while Remote Control for TV Stick averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Mi Remote or Remote Control for TV Stick have ads?

Neither Mi Remote nor Remote Control for TV Stick shows ads.

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

Mi Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Control for TV Stick fortnightly. Most recently, Mi Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Remote Control for TV Stick on October 18, 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.*