# MI Remote・TV Box Controller vs Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: MI Remote・TV Box Controller at free with in-app purchases against Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's subscription. MI Remote・TV Box Controller also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's advantage is ratings volume (844 vs 172). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MI Remote・TV Box Controller sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 MI Remote・TV Box Controller against 4.5 for Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 844 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's written reviews are positive against 43% of Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote's.

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MI Remote・TV Box Controller | Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remotetv-box-controller/id6667110503/reviews) | **[4.5 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-stickfirestick-remote/id6741801805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **844** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **43.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 118 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863367493) | [Jeroen Bakker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872124902) |

## 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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote・TV Box Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote・Universal Control | $5.99 | 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・TV Remote App | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote・Smart Remote App | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| MI Remote TV Box Controller | $19.99 | per month |
| MI Remote・TV Control Manager | $24.99 | per year |
| MI Remote・Device Control App | $29.99 | per year |
| MI Remote TV Box Control App | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Controller・MI Remote | $9.99 | one-time |
| Device Control App | $9.99 | one-time |


### Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-stickfirestick-remote/id6741801805)

Control your Fire TV devices with your iPhone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless pairing and intuitive swipe controls. Manage subscriptions and enjoy a smart controller experience.

**Highlights:** Control Fire TV, Cube, and Stick, Wi-Fi network connection, Intuitive swipe controls, Simple pairing routine, Subscription management

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $19.99 | per month |
| Fire Stick Smart Controller | $29.99 | per month |
| Fire Stick TV Remote Universal | $39.99 | per year |


## 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 Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote free?

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote?

Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote is rated higher. MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.

### Do MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote have ads?

Neither MI Remote・TV Box Controller nor Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote?

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, and Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote every 3 months. Most recently, MI Remote・TV Box Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fire TV Stick・Firestick Remote on October 30, 2026.

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