Comparison

TouchControl Universal Remote vs Magic 4D

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

Head to head
About

TouchControl Universal Remote

Transform your iOS device into a universal remote for your network, PC, and infrared devices. Design custom control screens and automate tasks with extensive device support and scripting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Universal network, PC, and IR remote
  • Customizable control screens
  • Direct device-to-device control
  • Integrated IR code database
  • Windows PC mouse & keyboard control
  • Automation scripting with Javascript
  • Apple Watch activity support
Features
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Please get the FREE TouchControl Server (designer) app for macOS (from the Mac App Store) or Windows (at www.touchapptech.com) and try it out before purchasing this app for your iOS device to make sure that TouchControl will meet your needs. Also please note that the server/designer does *NOT* need to be running 24/7 to use TouchControl on your iOS device! With TouchControl, you can turn any iOS device into a universal network, infrared, and PC remote control! With TouchControl you can create FULLY CUSTOMIZED remote control screens for your Mac or PC, A/V and other infrared- or network-controlled devices (IMPORTANT: additional hardware required for IR control). The free Mac or Windows PC software provides user interface (remote control) design functionality, and can also optionally enable running programs, executing commands and scripts, and controlling the mouse and keyboard on your Windows computer directly from your iOS device, giving you almost unlimited control. The Windows server also natively supports the USB-UIRT for PC-based IR control. TouchControl gives you more than any other iOS remote automation app: • Direct device-to-device control of iTach and GC-100 network adapters (www.globalcache.com), iRTrans LAN adapters (www.irtrans.com), network attached A/V equipment, Keene IR Anywhere, smart bulbs and other smart appliances, and more (just about anything that's network attached)! • Integrated IR code database for Global Caché adapters. Over 138,000 searchable IR code sets freely available in an easy-to-use interface to quickly and easily configure your Global Caché buttons! • DIrect control of Windows automation software such as AutoHotKey, EventGhost, Kodi, Girder, IRCommand2, and more! • Full 2-way control and TRUE automation with device feedback, custom scripting (Javascript), iCloud state, and more! • Build activities that can automatically discover and control any devices on your network that support Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP). • Build activities for Apple Watch! (Direct control of HTTP devices from the watch is available, other TCP device control and 2-way communication provided via the paired iPhone app.) • Control your devices from a browser and schedule commands to run at set times via the built-in web server (in-app purchase required). • Execute buttons from Siri Shortcuts and Search results. • Mouse & keyboard control of your Windows PC, plus control of HTPC software such as WIndows Media Center, JRiver, XBMC, WinAmp, Pandora, and more! • Monitor your Mac or Windows desktop from your iOS device using the exclusive TouchControl Screen Grabber! • Fully customizable user interface on your iOS device! REQUIREMENTS: A Mac or Windows PC is required to design and configure the remote control activities (screens, devices, buttons, etc.) used in TouchControl via the FREE TouchControl Server software. However, the server DOES NOT need to be running 24x7 on your network to use TouchControl on your iOS device (only required for those features that require a Mac or PC, such as running desktop commands & programs, mouse/keyboard control, screen grabber, AutoHotKey, etc.). Please visit http://www.touchapptech.com to learn more about the devices that can be controlled with TouchControl, and to make sure you meet the requirements. You are encouraged to install and try the FREE Mac or Windows server/designer software before purchasing the iOS app and verify it meets your needs. Mac server available in the Mac App Store. Windows server available on the TouchControl web site. ** IMPORTANT ** All feedback is welcome in the App Store; however, support for this app is provided via the TouchControl website/email only, as there is no mechanism available to address problems reported via the App Store. If you have any problems with TouchControl, PLEASE contact support via the web site contact form.

About

Magic 4D

Bring stickers, tattoos, and business cards to life with interactive 4D augmented reality animations. Explore and interact with dinosaurs, sea animals, and mystical creatures that appear in your environment. Capture photos and videos of these amazing animations to share with others.

Highlights
  • Interactive Augmented Reality (AR) animations
  • 360° sound effects
  • Explore and play for hours
  • Take pictures and record videos
  • Resize, rotate, and zoom 4D models
  • Walk or fly around 4D models
Features
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Grab your stickers, tattoos, business cards...and much more, and prepare for a magic 4D experience like never before! Embark on a thrilling interactive excursion as dinosaurs, sea animals, mystical creatures, mean motorcycles, scary monsters, and others...spring to life right before your eyes in Augmented Reality (AR) to give you a "WOW" you will never forget! Explore and interact with all these amazing animations, and also take pictures and record videos to share with your friends and family! Even walk or fly around an amazing 4D model in your own environment! This immersive app by Popar will keep you entertained for hours. Features: -Interactive Augmented Reality (AR) animations -Awesome 360° sound effects -Hours of fun exploring and playing -Watch a zombie come back from the dead; a motorcycle do a burnout; a fairy cast a mystical spell; a lion belt out a mighty roar; a barbarian swing its sword...and more in this interactive AR experience -Take pictures and record videos to share with your friends and family -Resize, rotate, and zoom into every 4D model with easy, one-touch screen gesture interactions Free Augmented Reality Tracker: http://www.poparfiles.com/Magic-4D-Tracker.jpg

Screenshots

TouchControl Universal Remote4 screens
Magic 4D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic 4D at Free against TouchControl Universal Remote's $5.99. Magic 4D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). TouchControl Universal Remote's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). On review sentiment, ads 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

Magic 4D is free to download; TouchControl Universal Remote costs $5.99 up front. TouchControl Universal Remote sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Magic 4D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TouchControl Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchControl Universal Remote has 37 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TouchControl Universal Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic 4D every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TouchControl Universal Remote versus Magic 4D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchControl Universal RemoteMagic 4D
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (37 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB130 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTouch App Technologies, LLCPopar Toys

Customer experience

TouchControl Universal Remote

All ratings34 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative29.9%

Magic 4D

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

TouchControl Universal Remote

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after update
  • Cannot login to new devices
  • Software stuck in demo mode
  • App crashes frequently
  • Does not work with certain devices
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  • Cannot find servers
  • Does not work on 3G

Requested features

7 requests
  • Timer for scheduled commands
  • Apple Watch app with custom menus
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive interface for beginners
  • Easier import of image sets
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  • Screen capture feature for interface design
  • 3G support for remote access

Magic 4D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TouchControl Universal Remote

One-time6
  • IRCommand2$1.99
  • AutoHotKey$1.99
  • Global Caché$1.99
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  • iRTrans$1.99
  • Web Server$2.99
  • VoiceControl$3.99
None

Magic 4D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TouchControl Universal Remote free?
TouchControl Universal Remote costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Magic 4D free?
Magic 4D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TouchControl Universal Remote or Magic 4D?
TouchControl Universal Remote is rated higher. TouchControl Universal Remote averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Magic 4D averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do TouchControl Universal Remote or Magic 4D have ads?
Neither TouchControl Universal Remote nor Magic 4D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchControl Universal Remote or Magic 4D?
TouchControl Universal Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic 4D every 15 months. Most recently, TouchControl Universal Remote was updated on October 9, 2026 and Magic 4D on October 5, 2026.

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