Comparison

MAGic Remote TV remote control vs Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)

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

Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)

This application allows users to stream TV content from various IPTV providers using Stalker portals, Xtream Codes, and M3U playlists. It offers features like channel management, TV guide integration, reminders, and video-on-demand playback. Users need a valid IPTV subscription to access content.

Highlights
  • Add unlimited services
  • Manage genres and channels
  • Manage TV Guide
  • Set program reminders
  • Watch Videos on Demand
  • Catch up mode for live transmissions
  • Manage audio and subtitles
Features
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Tivimax IPTV Player' allows you to watch tv using Stalker portals, Xtream Codes and M3U Playlist Kindly download our 'Tivimax Lite app' to check if your subscriptions is supported, if you face issues please contact our support team. Features: - Add unlimited services - Manage your genres and channels list as you want - Manage your TV Guide - Set Reminder for upcoming programs - Watch 'Videos on Demand' anywhere - Never miss any live transmission using Catch up mode - Manage your audio and subtitle with one click. - Choose app theme that you like. - And more! Please note: - You will need a valid subscription with an IPTV provider to watch content. This app does not offer any video or audio content itself. - All content is provided by your IPTV provider. If you have any questions or problems regarding the content or your subscription, please contact your IPTV provider directly. - You will need an active internet connection to watch content. Data charges may apply. Please check with your internet provider directly.

Screenshots

MAGic Remote TV remote control4 screens
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) at 2.1 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MAGic Remote TV remote control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (23% vs 13%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 13% of Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MAGic Remote TV remote control versus Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAGic Remote TV remote controlTivimax IPTV Player (Lite)
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (28 ratings)2.1 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2863 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB68 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperInfomirAFIFA CHAUHDARY

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%

Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)

All ratings63 ratings
Positive27.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative68.3%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative78.1%

User reviews

MAGic Remote TV remote control

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works perfectly
  • 🚀 Quick setup and connection
  • 💡 Useful remote control features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔥 App crashes after updates
  • 👎 Missing key features like power button
  • ⌚ Slow response times

Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)

From 63 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great user interface
  • 🔒 Secure app
  • 👍 Promising alternative to Tivimate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Excessive ads that disrupt usage
  • 👎 Impossible to properly evaluate the app due to ads

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

Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • EPG not populating correctly
  • Channels not loading properly
  • Inconsistent navigation and cursor behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add custom categories
  • Improve EPG functionality
  • Reduce ad frequency to allow proper testing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MAGic Remote TV remote control

One-time1
  • Remote Control Buttons$1.99
None

Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)

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 Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) free?
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MAGic Remote TV remote control or Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)?
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) is rated higher. MAGic Remote TV remote control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) averages 2.1 from 63 ratings.
Do MAGic Remote TV remote control or Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) have ads?
Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) shows ads; MAGic Remote TV remote control does not.
Which is updated more often, MAGic Remote TV remote control or Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite)?
MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, and Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) monthly. Most recently, MAGic Remote TV remote control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tivimax IPTV Player (Lite) on November 3, 2026.

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