Comparison

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 vs AV Remote

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

AV Remote

Control your Marantz or Denon AV receiver with ease. This app offers basic functions like power, volume control, and presets. It supports HEOS devices and integrates with Apple TV for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Volume presets
  • HEOS device detection
  • Apple TV integration
  • Quick Select feature
Features
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AV Remote is a simple remote that lets you control any recent Marantz or Denon AV receiver. There is an on/off button, volume controls, and three volume presets. That's it! If your receiver supports HEOS (Home Entertainment Operating System) then AV Remote should be able to automatically detect the device and let you control it. It's designed to work well with the Apple TV and its remote or app. A shortcut can also be configured to show the remote on your device. Settings are also available to use the AV receiver’s Quick Select feature and to show a power LED.

Screenshots

Panasonic Stereo Remote 20124 screens
AV Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 at 4.3 against AV Remote's 3.4. Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). AV Remote's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 33%) and ratings volume (23 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012's written reviews are positive against 59% of AV Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 ships an update every 7 months, AV Remote every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 versus AV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic Stereo Remote 2012AV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings623 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.The Iconfactory

Customer experience

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

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

AV Remote

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

No in-app purchases

None

AV Remote

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 AV Remote free?
AV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or AV Remote?
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 is rated higher. Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AV Remote averages 3.4 from 23 ratings.
Do Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or AV Remote have ads?
Neither Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 nor AV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or AV Remote?
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 ships an update every 7 months, and AV Remote every 23 months. Most recently, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 was updated on September 18, 2026 and AV Remote on August 31, 2026.

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