# MI Remote・TV Box Controller vs Remote For Xiaomi

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.

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.

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.

MI Remote・TV Box Controller ships an update monthly, Remote For Xiaomi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MI Remote・TV Box Controller | Remote For Xiaomi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-remotetv-box-controller/id6667110503/reviews) | **[4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-xiaomi/id6755174924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863367493) | [Matan Yamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771800467) |

## 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 |


### Remote For Xiaomi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-xiaomi/id6755174924)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 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 27, 2026 and Remote For Xiaomi on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*