# Mi Remote vs Remote For Xiaomi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote For Xiaomi at none against Mi Remote's 9. Remote For Xiaomi also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Mi Remote's advantage is ratings volume (442 vs 40). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mi Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Remote For Xiaomi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mi Remote against 4.5 for Remote For Xiaomi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mi Remote has 442 ratings behind it against 40, 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 57% of Remote For Xiaomi's.

Mi Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote For Xiaomi weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mi Remote | Remote For Xiaomi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remote-tv-box-controller/id6477999906/reviews)** | [4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-xiaomi/id6755174924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aksana Sulima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731308669) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## 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 | $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 |


### Remote For Xiaomi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-xiaomi/id6755174924)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mi Remote free?

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

### Is Remote For Xiaomi free?

Remote For Xiaomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mi Remote or Remote For Xiaomi?

Mi Remote is rated higher. Mi Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Remote For Xiaomi averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.

### Do Mi Remote or Remote For Xiaomi have ads?

Neither Mi Remote nor Remote For Xiaomi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mi Remote or Remote For Xiaomi?

Mi Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote For Xiaomi weekly. Most recently, Mi Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Remote For Xiaomi on October 25, 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.*