# MI Remote・TV Box Controller vs AC Remote +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AC Remote + at 100% against MI Remote・TV Box Controller's 42%. AC Remote + also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). MI Remote・TV Box Controller's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MI Remote・TV Box Controller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AC Remote + sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AC Remote + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MI Remote・TV Box Controller has 172 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of AC Remote +'s.

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, AC Remote + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MI Remote・TV Box Controller | AC Remote + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remotetv-box-controller/id6667110503/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863367493) | [Dmitriy Berdnikovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687687815) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### AC Remote +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836)

Control all your air conditioners and smart devices from a single, intuitive interface. Manage multiple units simultaneously, set schedules, and monitor energy usage. Enjoy seamless, centralized control of your home comfort from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Universal AC compatibility, All-in-one device control, Simultaneous multi-device management, Smart scheduling and automation, Energy efficiency insights, Remote access from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is AC Remote + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or AC Remote +?

AC Remote + is rated higher. MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while AC Remote + averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MI Remote・TV Box Controller or AC Remote + have ads?

Neither MI Remote・TV Box Controller nor AC Remote + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or AC Remote +?

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, and AC Remote + every 5 days. Most recently, MI Remote・TV Box Controller was updated on November 4, 2026 and AC Remote + on October 30, 2026.

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