Comparison

Android TV Remote Control 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

Android TV Remote Control

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

Highlights
  • Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • Full remote control functions
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Touchpad functionality
  • One-click app opening
Features
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

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

Android TV Remote Control4 screens
Remote For Xiaomi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote For Xiaomi at none against Android TV Remote Control's 5. Remote For Xiaomi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Android TV Remote Control's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Remote For Xiaomi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote For Xiaomi holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Android TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 57% of Remote For Xiaomi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Android TV Remote Control versus Remote For Xiaomi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAndroid TV Remote ControlRemote For Xiaomi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (73 ratings)4.3 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better26
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesMatan Yamin

Customer experience

Android TV Remote Control

All ratings73 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.3%

Remote For Xiaomi

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

Bugs and requests

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rileva la tv, ci entri e cerchi di usarlo ma non funziona e nonostante tu provi a cliccare o muovere qualcosa non cambia nulla Lo sto usando per un proiettore con Google chromecast inserito
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Remote For Xiaomi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99
None

Remote For Xiaomi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control 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, Android TV Remote Control or Remote For Xiaomi?
Remote For Xiaomi is rated higher. Android TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Remote For Xiaomi averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do Android TV Remote Control or Remote For Xiaomi have ads?
Android TV Remote Control shows ads; Remote For Xiaomi does not.
Which is updated more often, Android TV Remote Control or Remote For Xiaomi?
Android TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, and Remote For Xiaomi weekly. Most recently, Android TV Remote Control was updated on October 18, 2026 and Remote For Xiaomi on October 14, 2026.

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