Comparison

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 vs ALPINE_OPTIM

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

ALPINE_OPTIM

This app uses your iPhone's microphone to automatically tune your car's audio system for optimal sound. It allows for easy setup of custom sound curves and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Automatic sound tuning
  • Acoustic condition measurement
  • Custom sound curve setup
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • iPhone microphone analysis
Features
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[Alpine unique sound tuning] Alpine’s unique sound tuning technology uses auto-tuning to measure the acoustic conditions inside your car, then corrects and optimizes the sound. Use your iPhone’s built-in microphone for easy analysis and measurement, ensuring ideal sound results. [Easy sound set up with professional equalizing] Once basic system configuration is complete with the PC app, you can easily set up your favorite target curve with your iPhone. The OPTIM sound tuning app will automatically adjust your sound system to the custom sound curve you have set. [BT connection] Connection to your "OPTIM™" system is a simple process via Bluetooth, and no special operation is required. Simply follow the guide in the app to connect and start tuning right away. [Supported model] Please note that the ALPINE OPTIM app is compatible with "OPTIM8" PXE-C80-88 and "OPTIM6" PXE-C60-60. [Note] Be sure to use the latest version of the software for optimal performance. Upgrade your car audio experience with the ALPINE OPTIM app.

Screenshots

Panasonic Stereo Remote 20124 screens
ALPINE_OPTIM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 at 4.3 against ALPINE_OPTIM's 2.3. Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14). ALPINE_OPTIM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012's written reviews are positive against 27% of ALPINE_OPTIM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 ships an update every 7 months, ALPINE_OPTIM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 versus ALPINE_OPTIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic Stereo Remote 2012ALPINE_OPTIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better2.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Alpine Electronics Marketing,Inc.

Customer experience

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

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

ALPINE_OPTIM

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012

No in-app purchases

None

ALPINE_OPTIM

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 ALPINE_OPTIM free?
ALPINE_OPTIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or ALPINE_OPTIM?
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 is rated higher. Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ALPINE_OPTIM averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or ALPINE_OPTIM have ads?
Neither Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 nor ALPINE_OPTIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 or ALPINE_OPTIM?
Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 ships an update every 7 months, and ALPINE_OPTIM every 3 months. Most recently, Panasonic Stereo Remote 2012 was updated on September 18, 2026 and ALPINE_OPTIM on August 5, 2026.

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