Comparison

MAGic Remote TV remote control vs Panasonic TV Remote 3

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

Head to head
About

MAGic Remote TV remote control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your MAG series set-top box. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, and power your device on or off with a simple tap. No more searching for lost remotes.

Highlights
  • Control MAG series set-top boxes
  • Switch channels
  • Turn device ON/OFF
  • Adjust volume
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Single tap control
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Fully control your set top box MAG series with MAGic TV remote control! You don't need to look for your remote control to switch channels, turn ON/OFF your STB, control volume, etc... Control your set-top box of MAG series by single tap on your iPhone. To begin, connect your STB and iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network. Ensure that the remote control option of your set-top box is turned on. (Setting->System settings->Remote control). Compatible with: MAG245 MAG245D MAG250 MAG254 MAG255 MAG260 MAG270 MAG275 MAG324 MAG420 MAG520 MAG540 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Panasonic TV Remote 3

Control your Panasonic TV from your iOS device over Wi-Fi. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and share content like websites, pictures, and videos directly to your television. Supports a wide range of Panasonic TV models from 2011 to 2018.

Highlights
  • Wireless TV operation via Wi-Fi
  • Intuitive iOS interface
  • Swipe&Share content transfer
  • Control multiple TVs from one device
  • Supports 2011-2018 Panasonic models
Features
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TV Remote3 is an application that can intuitively operate your Panasonic TV with iOS devices such as iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and iPad mini using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi). Swipe&Share function allows you to transfer contents such as current website in view or pictures/videos saved on the iOS device to the TV. Supported Panasonic TV: 2018/2017/2016/2015/2014/2013/2012/2011 model TV Remote3 can be enjoyed immediately after installing it on your iOS device. In addition, multiple Panasonic TVs connected to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) can be operated from single iOS device.

Screenshots

MAGic Remote TV remote control4 screens
Panasonic TV Remote 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic TV Remote 3 at 2.7 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. Panasonic TV Remote 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). MAGic Remote TV remote control's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 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. MAGic Remote TV remote control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Panasonic TV Remote 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic TV Remote 3 holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 26% of Panasonic TV Remote 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, Panasonic TV Remote 3 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MAGic Remote TV remote control versus Panasonic TV Remote 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAGic Remote TV remote controlPanasonic TV Remote 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (28 ratings)2.7 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews26.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better17
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInfomirPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

MAGic Remote TV remote control

All ratings28 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative70.3%

Panasonic TV Remote 3

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

MAGic Remote TV remote control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not compatible with latest iOS versions
  • Unable to enter password or connect device
  • Keyboard and text input not working
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add power on/off button
  • Improve search and keyboard functionality
  • Provide more remote layout options
  • Restore previous free version features

Panasonic TV Remote 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MAGic Remote TV remote control

One-time1
  • Remote Control Buttons$1.99
None

Panasonic TV Remote 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAGic Remote TV remote control free?
MAGic Remote TV remote control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panasonic TV Remote 3 free?
Panasonic TV Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MAGic Remote TV remote control or Panasonic TV Remote 3?
Panasonic TV Remote 3 is rated higher. MAGic Remote TV remote control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Panasonic TV Remote 3 averages 2.7 from 17 ratings.
Do MAGic Remote TV remote control or Panasonic TV Remote 3 have ads?
Neither MAGic Remote TV remote control nor Panasonic TV Remote 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAGic Remote TV remote control or Panasonic TV Remote 3?
MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, and Panasonic TV Remote 3 every 4 months. Most recently, MAGic Remote TV remote control was updated on October 22, 2026 and Panasonic TV Remote 3 on October 24, 2026.

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