Comparison

Mi Remote vs Makeup Mirror & Light

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

Makeup Mirror & Light

Features
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Your pocket mirror for makeup, grooming and last-minute touch-ups. Compact turns your iPhone or iPad into a handy mirror with magnification and adjustable lighting, so you can check the details before heading out. A MIRROR FOR EVERYDAY MOMENTS Touch up lipstick after lunch, check eyeliner before a meeting, or take a closer look at your eyebrows and beard. At home, at work or traveling, there is one less thing to pack. GET CLOSER TO THE DETAILS Pinch to magnify, choose a zoom preset or use the precision control to find the view you need. Move around the reflection to inspect a particular area. Enjoy up to 3× zoom for free, or go closer with up to 5× magnification with Mirror+. PUT YOUR FACE IN THE LIGHT Use Halo for light around the mirror, or Light Box for a separate screen-light panel. Adjust brightness and choose warm, neutral or cool tones to suit your surroundings. Your lighting settings are remembered for next time. KEEP A FEATURE IN VIEW Select one eye, both eyes, your nose or lips to keep that area centered as you move. Feature lock helps you stay focused on the detail you are checking, with a small overview showing the wider view. PRACTICAL, WHEREVER YOU ARE Use your iPhone as a pocket mirror or enjoy a larger view on iPad. Portrait and landscape layouts, simple controls and no account to create make Compact easy to fit into your daily routine. YOUR REFLECTION STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Camera images and facial-feature tracking are processed on your device. Compact does not save or upload them, and does not need microphone or photo-library access. START FREE. GET MORE WITH MIRROR+ The free mirror includes up to 3× zoom, adjustable lighting and two uses of feature lock. An optional Mirror+ in-app purchase unlocks up to 5× zoom, unlimited feature lock, 4K on supported front cameras and an ad-free experience. A front camera and camera permission are required. Feature tracking works best when your face is clearly visible.

Screenshots

Mi Remote4 screens
Makeup Mirror & Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mi Remote at none against Makeup Mirror & Light's shown. Mi Remote also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Makeup Mirror & Light's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Mi Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Makeup Mirror & Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Makeup Mirror & Light every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mi Remote versus Makeup Mirror & Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi RemoteMakeup Mirror & Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (442 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings442 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAksana SulimaScruffy Hipster Ltd

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
1 purchases

Makeup Mirror & Light

One-time1
  • Mirror+$4.99

Questions

Is Mi Remote free?
Mi Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Makeup Mirror & Light free?
Makeup Mirror & Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mi Remote or Makeup Mirror & Light have ads?
Makeup Mirror & Light shows ads; Mi Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Mi Remote or Makeup Mirror & Light?
Mi Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Makeup Mirror & Light every 4 days. Most recently, Mi Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Makeup Mirror & Light on October 24, 2026.

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