# MI Remote・TV Box Controller vs Universal TV Remote Control․

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control․ at 100% against MI Remote・TV Box Controller's 43%. Universal TV Remote Control․ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). MI Remote・TV Box Controller's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 37). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Universal TV Remote Control․ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control․ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal TV Remote Control․'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MI Remote・TV Box Controller | Universal TV Remote Control․ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remotetv-box-controller/id6667110503/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6747715013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863367493) | [Raisa Apps Sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797430482) |

## 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 |


### Universal TV Remote Control․

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6747715013)

This application provides a convenient way to control your smart TV and streaming devices. It offers features like touchpad navigation, a built-in keyboard, and customizable shortcut buttons for quick access to your favorite apps. Voice search is also available on supported devices.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for Smart TVs & streaming devices, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for quick input, Adjustable app shortcut buttons, Two customizable layouts, Voice search support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly TV Remote Control Pro 2 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly TV Remote Control Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Universal TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Months TV Remote Pro | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 2 | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Universal TV Remote Pro 3 | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Remote Control for TV | $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 Universal TV Remote Control․ free?

Universal TV Remote Control․ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Universal TV Remote Control․?

Universal TV Remote Control․ is rated higher. MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control․ averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Universal TV Remote Control․ have ads?

Neither MI Remote・TV Box Controller nor Universal TV Remote Control․ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Universal TV Remote Control․?

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, and Universal TV Remote Control․ monthly. Most recently, MI Remote・TV Box Controller was updated on September 26, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control․ on September 15, 2026.

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