MAGic Remote TV remote control vs UpHome Smart Solutions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
UpHome Smart Solutions
Manage and control your smart home devices and sensors remotely. This application connects to your UpHome Controller to provide seamless home automation for your house or condominium.
- Smart home device management
- Sensor monitoring
- Home automation
- Condominium control
- Controller registration
- User login
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UpHome offers a new solution for communicating and controlling your smart home or smart condominium. Your UpHome Controller allows you to manage your home accessories and check your different kind of sensors in your home. The home automation app manages the devices installed in the UpHome Controllers located at home and condominium. First of all, scan the QR code or input the serial number of the controller to register it into the app and then connect with the user by logging in. An UpHome Conttroller is required to use smart home functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UpHome Smart Solutions at 100% against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 23%. UpHome Smart Solutions also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MAGic Remote TV remote control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UpHome Smart Solutions asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, UpHome Smart Solutions every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAGic Remote TV remote control | UpHome Smart Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infomir | Chameleon Smart Home Nyilvanosan Mukodo Reszvenytarsasag |
Customer experience
MAGic Remote TV remote control
UpHome Smart Solutions
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
UpHome Smart Solutions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MAGic Remote TV remote control
- Remote Control Buttons$1.99
UpHome Smart Solutions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MAGic Remote TV remote control free?
Is UpHome Smart Solutions free?
Do MAGic Remote TV remote control or UpHome Smart Solutions have ads?
Which is updated more often, MAGic Remote TV remote control or UpHome Smart Solutions?
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