Comparison

Smart Projector Control vs Epson Projector Config Tool

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

Head to head
About

Smart Projector Control

Control Panasonic projectors remotely from your smartphone. Connect via Wi-Fi or USB to operate the projector and monitor its status directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Remote projector operation
  • Projector status monitoring
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • USB connectivity
  • Compatibility with Panasonic projectors
Features
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Smart Projector Control is a smartphone application for operating Panasonic projectors. By installing Smart Projector Control onto your iPhone, and using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or USB to connect to a network containing a Panasonic projector, you can operate the projector and check the projector status from your smartphone. ---- Requirements ---- OS: iOS 17 / 18 / 26 iPhone 16 / iPhone 15 / iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 12 / iPhone 11 / iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max / iPhone XR ---- Compatible Projectors (all U, E, EA versions of the below models are compatible) ---- See the following website for supported projectors. https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/download/application/smartpj/

About

Epson Projector Config Tool

Configure and manage projector settings wirelessly using NFC technology. Read operational data and error logs even when devices are powered off. Streamline installation of multiple projectors with batch configuration and CSV export.

Highlights
  • NFC read/write for projector settings
  • Password-protected NFC writing
  • Batch configuration for multiple projectors
  • CSV export/import for settings
  • Read operation time and error logs
  • Projector management features
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Epson Projector Config Tool is an app that allows you to change projector settings and check status using NFC wireless communications technology. By simply holding an NFC-compatible iPhone over the NFC mark on the projector, you can change the projectorʼs settings even when the projector is off. This allows you to make the network and projection settings for multiple projectors efficiently before installation. For the workflow and details on how to use the app, see “Epson Projector Kitting Site”. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [Main Features] 1) Read/write function via NFC tag You can read or write projector setting information simply by holding the iPhone® running this app over the NFC tag. NFC writing can be secured by setting password so that only the device administrator can change the settings. 2) Change settings in a batch using CSV files, even for large-scale kitting operations You can edit a CSV file downloaded from "Epson Projector Kitting Site" to create settings for up to 1,000 projectors per file. You can change the settings simply by holding your iPhone over the NFC tags on each projector. By preparing the CSV file in advance, you can significantly reduce the effort required for on-site setup. 3) Check the projector's status (Wireless Monitor feature) By selecting a projector registered in advance using an NFC tag, you can easily check its operating status even outdoors without a network connection or when the projector's control panel is difficult to see. You can also preview the projected image on your iPhone, even when no image is being projected. This feature is supported only on specific models. Check the website below for the supported projectors. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/supplement/JA/wireless_monitor_support.html [Projectors that support the app] Epson projectors that support the NFC function For details, see "Epson Projector Kitting Site". https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [App permissions] The app requires the following permissions for specific features. 【Required】 Local Network - Connect to the projector by using the Wireless Monitor function. The screenshot is an example and may differ from actual specifications.

Screenshots

Smart Projector Control4 screens
Epson Projector Config Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Smart Projector Control at 18 against Epson Projector Config Tool's 2. On price, rating, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Smart Projector Control against 3.0 for Epson Projector Config Tool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Projector Control has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart Projector Control versus Epson Projector Config Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Projector ControlEpson Projector Config Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (18 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Connect Co., Ltd.Seiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

Smart Projector Control

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Epson Projector Config Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Projector Control

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Projector Config Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Projector Control free?
Smart Projector Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Projector Config Tool free?
Epson Projector Config Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Projector Control or Epson Projector Config Tool?
Epson Projector Config Tool is rated higher. Smart Projector Control averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Epson Projector Config Tool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Smart Projector Control or Epson Projector Config Tool have ads?
Neither Smart Projector Control nor Epson Projector Config Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Projector Control or Epson Projector Config Tool?
Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, and Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. Most recently, Smart Projector Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Epson Projector Config Tool on September 1, 2026.

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