MAGic Remote TV remote control vs Smart STB
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/
Smart STB
Stream your favorite content directly on your mobile device. This app supports live TV, video clubs, and M3U playlists, offering advanced features like multi-audio, subtitles, and timeshift. It requires a valid subscription from a streaming service provider.
- Live TV streaming
- Video club support
- M3U Playlist support
- Multi-audio and subtitles
- Timeshift & TV Archive
- Up to 8 portal positions
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With Smart STB you can watch your favorite streaming content directly on your mobile device. App Features: - Up to 8 portal positions available - Most popular portal solutions are supported - Live TV streaming - Video club support - M3U Playlist support - Categories, Favorites, Search and Sort functions - Multi-audio and subtitles (including closed captions) - Timeshift & TV Archive Disclaimer: Please note that Smart STB is an application to establish a connection between you and your IPTV Provider. You need a valid subscription from a streaming service provider. We do not deliver, broadcast or transmit TV channels, TV portals or playlists. Smart STB does not provide for any unauthorized use of third-party material protected by copyright and distances itself from it in all forms. Terms of Service: https://www.smart-stb.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smart-stb.net/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart STB at 2.7 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. Smart STB also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Smart STB sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smart STB holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 17% of Smart STB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAGic Remote TV remote control | Smart STB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (28 ratings) | 2.7 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews — better | 17.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infomir | SMARTIPTVSOLUTIONS LIMITED |
Customer experience
MAGic Remote TV remote control
Smart STB
User reviews
MAGic Remote TV remote control
From 28 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Smart STB
From 49 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well on TV
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Cheaper than alternatives
- 👍 Supports multiple portals
- 👍 Works on WiFi (sometimes)
Room to improve
- 😞 Does not work on mobile data
- 😞 Poor customer service
- 😞 Broken promises
- 😞 Conflicting explanations
- 😞 No meaningful assistance
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
Smart STB
Reported bugs
70 issues- App does not work
- Errors not fixed in months
- Keep getting error
- Unable to access virtual touch control
- Portal disappeared
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- Login doesn't launch
- No support to help
- Videos won't load on phone network
- Pathetic customer service
- Paid app with unresolved critical issues
- Cannot change aspect ratio on Apple TV
- File Not Found Error
- Movies not playable
- App jumps back to list screen
- Paid version not working after update
- Black screen
- Worst customer service ever
- Waste of money
- Not worth IPTV provider activation
- Does not work with iPad Pro
- Useless support
- No refund
- Scrolling through Apple TV remote is challenging
- Takes forever to scroll
- Video movies not playing
- Blank screen, no video
- Too many buffering
- No stream login
- Slow loading
- Lack of features
- App breakdown all the time
- Losses sound
- Developer not responding
- Complete rip off
- Terrible
- Worked for demo then stopped
- Can't do anything
- No search or sort function
- Worst app
- Paid and cannot set up
- No help
- Audio sync problem
- Can't search anything up on Apple TV
- No blue button on remote
- Don't work properly on Fire Stick
- Can't access colored buttons
- Stuck on blue screen
- No RW and FW in archives
- Buttons do not work
- GUI needs fixing
- Jumps back to main page
- Timeline is missing
- Cannot understand how to use color buttons
- Skipping forward by minutes, not seconds
- Overpriced licenses
- Misleading advertising
- Force closes on playing movies
- App terminated automatically
- Needs restart
- No fast forward and back option
- TV shows only play 1st episode
- Does not load IPTV channels
- Only VOD
- Cannot exit app
- Not working
- Bundle option for lifetime licenses does not work
- App does not work in cellular data
- Unable to bundle with Smart TV
- Cannot apply license key to iOS device
- Only trial version available
Requested features
27 requests- Improve aspect ratio adjustment
- Improve navigation
- Add virtual touch control
- Add more portals
- Add subtitle option
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- Add video resume playback option
- Add mapping for color buttons
- Add mapping for red, green, yellow buttons
- Add search function
- Add sort function
- Add instructions for Apple TV remote usage
- Add PiP feature
- Add manual MAC address typing
- Add manual STB model number typing
- Add localization menu for 12H time format
- Add 'hold and continuous scroll' feature
- Add option to hide/unhide categories
- Add skip FF or RW in archive playback mode
- Add skip playback option (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min)
- Add drag on timeline for fast forward
- Add time shift for live TV
- Add vertical view for mobile devices
- Improve GUI
- Make time views more transparent
- Add switch channels option while in playback
- Add favorite channels section
- Add ability to exit app
In-app purchases
MAGic Remote TV remote control
- Remote Control Buttons$1.99
Smart STB
- Smart STB App License (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Smart STB App License (Yearly)$22.991 Year
- Smart STB App License (Lifetime)$59.99
Questions
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