# Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things vs MI Remote・TV Box Controller

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things and MI Remote・TV Box Controller both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's written reviews are positive against 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's. Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's advantage is ratings volume (554 vs 174). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and MI Remote・TV Box Controller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things against 4.3 for MI Remote・TV Box Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 554 and 174 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things's written reviews are positive against 42% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's.

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things ships an update every 5 weeks, MI Remote・TV Box Controller monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things | MI Remote・TV Box Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941/reviews)** | [4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remotetv-box-controller/id6667110503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **554** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE SMILE LAB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870255096) | [Jacob Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863367493) |

## What reviewers say

### Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsung-remote-smart-tvthings/id6621275941)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Easily adjust volume, change channels, navigate apps, and use voice commands with an intuitive interface. Offers touchpad and keyboard functionality for seamless browsing.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV remote control, Voice command functionality, Touchpad and keyboard support, App and channel navigation, Widget support for quick access, Easy setup and connection

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control for Samsung | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung Remote TV Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Samsung Remote TV Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control for Samsung | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed and easy to use
- 💡 Amazing application for remote control
- 💡 All necessary features are included
- 💡 TV can be turned off from any room

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely expensive weekly subscription
- 💸 App is completely paid
- 💸 Forces payment after trial
- 💸 "Pure extortion"
- 💸 "Complete scam"

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to TV
- Connection inaccessible
- App does not work
- App is paid but doesn't work
- App does not manage TV at all

**Requested features**

- App language in Turkish


### MI Remote・TV Box Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remotetv-box-controller/id6667110503)

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive remote for your Mi Box. Navigate menus, launch applications, and control playback with ease. Features voice search and a touchpad for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Complete remote control functions, App management, Voice search capabilities, Touchpad navigation, Quick setup, Multi-device support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote TV Box Controller | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote TV Box Control App | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote・Device Remote | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote・Home Control App | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote・Smart TV Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote・Device Control App | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Controller・MI Remote | $9.99 | one-time |
| Device Control App | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things free?

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MI Remote・TV Box Controller free?

MI Remote・TV Box Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or MI Remote・TV Box Controller?

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things is rated higher. Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things averages 4.4 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.

### Do Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or MI Remote・TV Box Controller have ads?

Neither Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things nor MI Remote・TV Box Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things or MI Remote・TV Box Controller?

Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things ships an update every 5 weeks, and MI Remote・TV Box Controller monthly. Most recently, Samsung Remote Smart TV・Things was updated on November 8, 2026 and MI Remote・TV Box Controller on November 8, 2026.

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