# MI Remote・TV Box Controller vs Smart Remote+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Remote+ at 80% against MI Remote・TV Box Controller's 43%. Smart Remote+ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). MI Remote・TV Box Controller's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 5) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). 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 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MI Remote・TV Box Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MI Remote・TV Box Controller has 140 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's written reviews are positive against 80% of Smart Remote+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, Smart Remote+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MI Remote・TV Box Controller | Smart Remote+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remotetv-box-controller/id6667110503/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863367493) | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) |

## 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 |


### Smart Remote+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764)

Transform your Apple devices into a comprehensive remote for LG smart TVs. Control playback, volume, and navigation directly from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or home screen widgets. Features like Live Activities and Wake-on-LAN offer seamless, instant access to your TV.

**Highlights:** Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Full Apple Watch app with directional pad and Digital Crown, Home Screen Widgets for instant control, Wake-on-LAN for powering on TV, Automatic TV discovery and multi-TV support, Customizable remote layouts, Service menu and number pad access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Remote+ Pro | $2.99 | 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 Smart Remote+ free?

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

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

MI Remote・TV Box Controller is rated higher. MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Smart Remote+ averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

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

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

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

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, and Smart Remote+ every 9 days. Most recently, MI Remote・TV Box Controller was updated on September 26, 2026 and Smart Remote+ on September 21, 2026.

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