Comparison

MagicQ Remote Control vs Epson Projector Config Tool

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

Head to head
About

MagicQ Remote Control

Control your ChamSys lighting console remotely. Adjust focus, color, and test your rig. Edit and update lighting cues, palettes, and groups directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Remote control for MagicQ consoles
  • Pan and tilt focusing controls
  • Rainbow color picker
  • Execute Window for rig testing
  • Edit and update palettes, groups, and cues
Features
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ChamSys Ltd MagicQ Remote Control ChamSys MagicQ systems provide leading edge control of stage lighting, LED pixelmapping and media systems. The MagicQ Remote enables remote control of MagicQ systems including MagicQ consoles and MagicQ PC Wing solutions. MagicQ Remote supports focusing with pan and tilt controls, colour adjustment using the rainbow colour picker and rig testing through the unique MagicQ Execute Window. Palettes, Groups and Cues can be edited and updated. ChamSys MagicQ software supports up to 102,400 channels (200 DMX universes) and is available to download and use for free from ChamSys website www.chamsys.co.uk. For instructions please use the in app link to the manual; go to Connection, Help and tap the Open Manual button. For bug reports, please submit them to our bugtracker: https://secure.chamsys.co.uk/bugtracker/

About

Epson Projector Config Tool

Configure and manage projector settings wirelessly using NFC technology. Read operational data and error logs even when devices are powered off. Streamline installation of multiple projectors with batch configuration and CSV export.

Highlights
  • NFC read/write for projector settings
  • Password-protected NFC writing
  • Batch configuration for multiple projectors
  • CSV export/import for settings
  • Read operation time and error logs
  • Projector management features
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Epson Projector Config Tool is an app that allows you to change projector settings and check status using NFC wireless communications technology. By simply holding an NFC-compatible iPhone over the NFC mark on the projector, you can change the projectorʼs settings even when the projector is off. This allows you to make the network and projection settings for multiple projectors efficiently before installation. For the workflow and details on how to use the app, see “Epson Projector Kitting Site”. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [Main Features] 1) Read/write function via NFC tag You can read or write projector setting information simply by holding the iPhone® running this app over the NFC tag. NFC writing can be secured by setting password so that only the device administrator can change the settings. 2) Change settings in a batch using CSV files, even for large-scale kitting operations You can edit a CSV file downloaded from "Epson Projector Kitting Site" to create settings for up to 1,000 projectors per file. You can change the settings simply by holding your iPhone over the NFC tags on each projector. By preparing the CSV file in advance, you can significantly reduce the effort required for on-site setup. 3) Check the projector's status (Wireless Monitor feature) By selecting a projector registered in advance using an NFC tag, you can easily check its operating status even outdoors without a network connection or when the projector's control panel is difficult to see. You can also preview the projected image on your iPhone, even when no image is being projected. This feature is supported only on specific models. Check the website below for the supported projectors. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/supplement/JA/wireless_monitor_support.html [Projectors that support the app] Epson projectors that support the NFC function For details, see "Epson Projector Kitting Site". https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [App permissions] The app requires the following permissions for specific features. 【Required】 Local Network - Connect to the projector by using the Wireless Monitor function. The screenshot is an example and may differ from actual specifications.

Screenshots

MagicQ Remote Control4 screens
Epson Projector Config Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagicQ Remote Control at 4.3 against Epson Projector Config Tool's 3.0. MagicQ Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). 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

MagicQ Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicQ Remote Control has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MagicQ Remote Control versus Epson Projector Config Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicQ Remote ControlEpson Projector Config Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChamSys LtdSeiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

MagicQ Remote Control

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

Epson Projector Config Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MagicQ Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Projector Config Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicQ Remote Control free?
MagicQ Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Projector Config Tool free?
Epson Projector Config Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MagicQ Remote Control or Epson Projector Config Tool?
MagicQ Remote Control is rated higher. MagicQ Remote Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Epson Projector Config Tool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MagicQ Remote Control or Epson Projector Config Tool have ads?
Neither MagicQ Remote Control nor Epson Projector Config Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicQ Remote Control or Epson Projector Config Tool?
MagicQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, and Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. Most recently, MagicQ Remote Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Epson Projector Config Tool on November 5, 2026.

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