Comparison

Mi Remote vs Cylux

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

Head to head
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.

About

Cylux

Features
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Cylux gives parents a simple, powerful way to keep kids safer online and build healthy screen-time habits — across phones, tablets, and TVs. From the Cylux parent app you can: • Set daily screen-time limits and schedules for school time and bedtime • Block or allow specific apps and websites • See your child's location and get geofence arrival/leaving alerts • Review activity — apps used, websites visited, YouTube, and notifications • Grant bonus time and rewards for good habits • Get real-time alerts and respond to your child's requests for more time • Manage multiple children and devices from one dashboard How it works: 1. Create your Cylux account. 2. Install the Cylux companion app on your child's device and pair it using the code shown here. 3. Manage everything remotely from this app. Built for families: your child's device is set up by you, with your child's awareness, using Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) technology. A Cylux subscription unlocks premium features and is managed through your Cylux account. Cylux is designed for parents and guardians. Subscriptions are billed annually. Privacy first: we collect only what's needed to provide parental-control features to you, and we never sell your family's data. Family safety & age suitability: https://cylux.co/family-safety Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cylux.co/privacy Service Terms: https://cylux.co/terms

Screenshots

Mi Remote4 screens
Cylux4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mi Remote and Cylux are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Mi Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Cylux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mi Remote versus Cylux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi RemoteCylux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (444 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings444 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAksana SulimaCylux Technologies Inc.

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Cylux

Subscriptions3
  • Cylux Basic$59.991 Year
  • Cylux Premium$129.991 Year
  • Cylux Premium Plus$170.991 Year

Questions

Is Mi Remote free?
Mi Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cylux free?
Cylux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mi Remote or Cylux have ads?
Neither Mi Remote nor Cylux shows ads.

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