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.
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.
- 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)
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.
- Power on/off
- Volume control
- Volume presets
- HEOS device detection
- Apple TV integration
- Quick Select feature
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 | AV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.4 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD. | The Iconfactory |
Customer experience
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012
AV Remote
In-app purchases
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012
No in-app purchases
AV Remote
No in-app purchases
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