Comparison

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 vs Onkyo Controller

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

Head to head
About

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

Control your Panasonic compact stereo system wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod touch. Adjust volume, change settings, and manage playback with an intuitive interface over your home Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Wireless control via Wi-Fi
  • Volume and sound adjustment
  • Playback control
  • Power on/off
  • System settings management
  • Door open/close control
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Panasonic Stereo System Remote 2012 is free and easy-to-use application for compact stereo system SC-HC58, SC-HC57 and SC-AP01. Wherever you are in your home, you can control your stereo system with a tap or flick of a finger over your wireless network (Wi-Fi). With a flick or tap of your finger(s), you can even control sound adjustment and remote control operation by familiar iPhone or iPod touch interface. Features - Control Panasonic Compact Stereo System SC-HC58, SC-HC57 and SC-AP01 from your iPhone or iPod touch from anywhare in your home - Sound adjustment, volume control, mute operation - Turn power on/off, selector change, playback control, various setting operations (SC-HC58 and SC-HC57) - Door open/close control (SC-HC58 and SC-HC57) - Turn power on/off, net standby setting, auto off setting (only SC-AP01)

About

Onkyo Controller

Control compatible Onkyo network products with this official remote app. Stream music from various sources, manage playback, and operate connected home theater devices. Features automatic sound field correction for compatible products.

Highlights
  • Music playback from streaming services
  • Control music library and NAS drives
  • Remote control functions (play, volume, input)
  • Operate connected Blu-Ray players and TVs
  • Automatic sound field correction (Dirac Live)
  • Check audio/video formats
  • Turn on compatible units remotely
Features
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Onkyo Controller is the official Onkyo remote control application that allows users to conveniently operate compatible Onkyo network products from their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. The intuitive, user-friendly interface makes it easy to get more from your AV home entertainment experience. Main functions that can be operated through this application. (1) Play music in each room or every room - Lets you play music from music streaming services such as Pandora, Spotify, DEEZER and TIDAL, your music library on your smart device, or your NAS drive on compatible products. - You can play your music via radio, Bluetooth and USB. (2) Remote control functions - You can operate general control functions (play/stop, control the volume, select the input source, etc.) from your smartphone. (3) Operation of connected product(home theater product such as AV amplifier) - Lets you control a Blu-Ray Disc player or TV that is connected to an AV amplifier or home theater product via HDMI. (4) Dirac Live-enabled products measure automatic sound field correction. In addition, filters can be edited. (5) Audio/Video formats of input and output can also be checked. *By setting the “Network Standby” menu item in the unit’s initial settings to ON, you can use this application to turn on the power of the unit. Compatible models Network AV Receivers/Network Audio Player/Home Theater/Wireless Speaker in April 2016 or later ■ Please note ・To use Application it needs to read and agree Terms of Service. ・All models require a firmware update to use Onkyo Controller. ・Available Service depends on regions. ・Why Device's location is needed? Answer: In order to set-up your wireless devices which are located around you, SSID and Access Point info is needed. There is no other purpose to use the information of Device’s Location.

Screenshots

Panasonic Stereo Remote 20124 screens
Onkyo Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 at 4.3 against Onkyo Controller's 2.2. Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Onkyo Controller's advantage is ratings volume (620 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 620 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012's written reviews are positive against 26% of Onkyo Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 ships an update every 7 months, Onkyo Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 versus Onkyo Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic Stereo Remote 2012Onkyo Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better2.2 (620 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better25.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6620 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative53.3%

Onkyo Controller

All ratings620 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral12.0%
Negative62.4%

Bugs and requests

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Onkyo Controller

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App doesn't recognize receiver
  • Fails to connect to Wi-Fi
  • Loses connection during use
  • Doesn't work with iOS 13 and newer
  • Causes receiver to enter Direct mode unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve Tidal and Deezer integration
  • Allow customization of input names
  • Add sleep timer and power off options
  • Improve volume control and speaker balance adjustments

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

No in-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 free?
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or Onkyo Controller?
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 is rated higher. Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 from 620 ratings.
Do Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or Onkyo Controller have ads?
Neither Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 nor Onkyo Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or Onkyo Controller?
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 ships an update every 7 months, and Onkyo Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Onkyo Controller on October 17, 2026.

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