Comparison

MI Remote * TV Box Controller vs Remoto

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

Head to head
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MI Remote * TV Box Controller

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful Smart TV remote. MI Remote * TV Box Controller lets you control compatible Samsung and LG Smart TVs directly from your iPhone using your local Wi-Fi network. No extra hardware. No complicated setup. Just connect and start controlling your TV in seconds. KEY FEATURES • Automatic TV discovery • Manual IP connection • Fast and secure pairing • D-Pad navigation • Home, Back and Menu controls • Power control • Volume and Mute controls • Channel controls • Number keypad • Media playback controls • Haptic feedback • Dark mode interface • Quick reconnect to previously paired TVs SUPPORTED SMART TVs • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen) • LG Smart TVs (webOS) Additional TV platforms may be added in future updates. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app and select your TV. 3. Approve the pairing request on your TV if prompted. 4. Enjoy instant remote control. WHY USERS LOVE IT • Fast and responsive controls • Clean and intuitive design • Reliable local network connection • No account required • No cables or extra accessories needed • Designed for Samsung and LG Smart TV users PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium with a one-time purchase to enjoy: • Unlimited remote-control commands • No advertisements • Lifetime access with no recurring subscription IMPORTANT • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. • Some features may vary depending on the TV model and firmware version. • Compatibility may vary by TV model, region, and software version. • This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung or LG. Download MI Remote * TV Box Controller and enjoy a faster, simpler way to control your Smart TV from your iPhone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://remote-control-theta.vercel.app/privacy

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Remoto

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The ad-free remote for Android TV and Google TV. Every competitor pushes banner ads, full-screen interstitials and "watch a video to unlock" prompts. Remoto never shows an ad - not now, not ever. That's the whole idea. Pair once in 30 seconds. Every button press goes directly from your iPhone to your TV over an encrypted local connection. No sign-in, no account, no cloud. Nothing routes through our servers because we don't have any. FREE, FOREVER - Auto-discovery of every compatible TV on your Wi-Fi - Full D-pad with generous 64pt targets and haptics - Volume rocker + mute (mirrors your TV's real volume) - Play/pause, rewind, fast-forward - Channel up/down + Guide for live TV - Power, Back, Home, Menu - 8 languages: English, Deutsch, Espanol, Italiano, Romana, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese - One paired TV REMOTO PRO - ONE-TIME UNLOCK - Touchpad mode: swipe to move a cursor, tap to select - iOS keyboard streaming: type into TV search fields with your iPhone keyboard - Apps launcher: one-tap YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Spotify, Twitch, Plex, Kodi, Apple TV+ and more - Favourites row: pin your most-used apps above the D-pad - Unlimited paired TVs: every set in the house, switch from the top of the remote - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: play/pause, volume, channel from a locked phone - Hey Siri: "make the TV louder", "mute the TV", "confirm on the TV" (a 30-second setup lets you drop the app name) - Multi-TV smart targeting: Siri and widgets both send to your chosen Target TV - Family Sharing: one purchase, up to five family members Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription. No auto-renewal. Buy once, own forever. Every future Pro feature is included. PRIVACY, WITHOUT ASTERISKS - No analytics SDKs - No advertising SDKs - No crash-reporting SDKs (beyond Apple's opt-in system-level reports) - No account, no email, no cloud sync - App Store Privacy Nutrition Label: Data Not Collected Every command uses mutual TLS with a client certificate stored in your iPhone's Keychain. Nothing leaves your Wi-Fi. COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with any device that runs Android TV or Google TV (Google-certified), including: - Xiaomi Mi Box S, Mi Box 4K, Mi TV Stick, Mi TV Stick 4K - Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD and 4K) - Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro - Sony Bravia (Android TV / Google TV) - TCL Google TVs - Philips Android TV / Google TV - Hisense Android TV (Google-certified models) - Onn 4K Streaming Box (Walmart) - Zidoo, Beelink, MECOOL: certified variants - Sharp Aquos, Panasonic Google TV Does not work with: Apple TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Vizio SmartCast. Those use different protocols. REQUIREMENTS - iPhone on iOS 16 or later - iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Local Network permission (asked once, needed to discover the TV) Made in Romania. "Android TV" and "Google TV" are trademarks of Google LLC. Remoto is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google, Xiaomi, Nvidia, TCL, Hisense, Philips, or Sony.

Screenshots

MI Remote * TV Box Controller4 screens
Remoto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MI Remote * TV Box Controller at 3 against Remoto's 1. MI Remote * TV Box Controller also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remoto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MI Remote * TV Box Controller versus Remoto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMI Remote * TV Box ControllerRemoto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdriss OujdiEDUARD MARIUS ROBERT PANTAZI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MI Remote * TV Box Controller

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99
1 purchases

Remoto

One-time1
  • Remoto - Android TV Remote$5.99

Questions

Is MI Remote * TV Box Controller free?
MI Remote * TV Box Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remoto free?
Remoto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MI Remote * TV Box Controller or Remoto have ads?
Neither MI Remote * TV Box Controller nor Remoto shows ads.

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