Comparison

MI Remote・TV Box Controller vs Remote For Xiaomi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

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
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Take full control of your Mi Box with the MI Remote Control app, turning your smartphone into a versatile remote. Navigate, launch apps, and manage your entertainment with ease—all from the palm of your hand! Key Features: - Complete Remote Control: Access all essential functions such as volume, power, and navigation buttons to operate your Mi Box smoothly. - App Management: Open, close, and switch between apps on your Mi Box directly from your phone with simple commands. - Voice Search: Use voice commands to quickly find your favorite shows, movies, or apps without typing. - Touchpad Navigation: Enjoy enhanced control with a built-in touchpad for precise navigation and smooth browsing. - Quick & Easy Setup: Pair your phone with your Mi Box in seconds and start managing your TV experience right away. - Multi-Device Support: Easily switch between multiple Mi Box devices if you have more than one. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Xiaomi. It is an independent tool designed to enhance your control over your Mi Box device. Download now and enjoy seamless, convenient control over your Mi Box! Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. The App offers auto-renewing subscriptions to provide you with unlimited access to all features with no limits while you maintain an active subscription. Terms of Use: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuLKRnT6jIVOa5TvWWveRZSYloY?e=5kMchd Privacy Policy: https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuLKRnT6jIVObPszqzm_FWKpqFs?e=kdpZPd

About

Remote For Xiaomi

Control compatible smart screens and streaming devices from your phone via Wi-Fi. Enjoy seamless navigation, quick input, and media control with a private, responsive interface. No sign-ups or personal data collection required.

Highlights
  • Connect phone to smart screens via Wi-Fi
  • Smooth navigation and quick input
  • Media interaction control
  • Fast, local connection (no pairing codes)
  • Minimal, responsive design
  • Works with various smart displays and boxes
  • No sign-ups or personal data collection
Features
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Controller lets you connect your phone to compatible smart screens and streaming devices over Wi-Fi. Experience smooth navigation, quick input, and media interaction in one place. • Fast, local connection - no pairing codes needed • Minimal, responsive design • Works with a wide range of smart displays and boxes • No sign-ups or personal data collection Whether you’re casting, browsing, or adjusting playback, Ximi keeps everything simple and private. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any device manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are used only to indicate compatibility.

Screenshots

MI Remote・TV Box Controller3 screens
Remote For Xiaomi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote For Xiaomi at none against MI Remote・TV Box Controller's 17. Remote For Xiaomi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (57% vs 42%). MI Remote・TV Box Controller's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 41). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MI Remote・TV Box Controller sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Remote For Xiaomi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MI Remote・TV Box Controller against 4.4 for Remote For Xiaomi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of MI Remote・TV Box Controller's written reviews are positive against 57% of Remote For Xiaomi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, Remote For Xiaomi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MI Remote・TV Box Controller versus Remote For Xiaomi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMI Remote・TV Box ControllerRemote For Xiaomi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (172 ratings)4.4 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings172 — better41
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob MitchellMatan Yamin

Customer experience

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

All ratings140 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative54.2%

Remote For Xiaomi

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

MI Remote・TV Box Controller

Subscriptions15
  • Controller$4.997 Days
  • MI Remote・TV Box Remote$5.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Universal Control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 12 more
  • MI Remote TV Box Controller3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • MI Remote TV Box Control App$5.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Device Remote3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • TV$7.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Home Control App$7.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Smart TV Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • MI Remote・TV Remote App3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • MI Remote・Smart Remote App7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • MI Remote TV Box Controller$19.991 Month
  • MI Remote・TV Control Manager$24.991 Year
  • MI Remote・Device Control App$29.991 Year
  • MI Remote TV Box Control App$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • TV Controller・MI Remote$9.99
  • Device Control App$9.99
None

Remote For Xiaomi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MI Remote・TV Box Controller free?
MI Remote・TV Box Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote For Xiaomi free?
Remote For Xiaomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Remote For Xiaomi?
Remote For Xiaomi is rated higher. MI Remote・TV Box Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Remote For Xiaomi averages 4.4 from 41 ratings.
Do MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Remote For Xiaomi have ads?
Neither MI Remote・TV Box Controller nor Remote For Xiaomi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MI Remote・TV Box Controller or Remote For Xiaomi?
MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, and Remote For Xiaomi weekly. Most recently, MI Remote・TV Box Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote For Xiaomi on October 28, 2026.

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