MAGic Remote TV remote control vs CAST4K
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/
CAST4K
This media player allows you to access your own streaming content by adding valid profile credentials. Browse your movies, series, and live TV with subtitle support and easily resume watching where you left off. It features a clean interface and profile management options.
- Profile login for content access
- Browse movies, series, and live TV
- Subtitle support
- Continue watching functionality
- Profile management and sharing
- Clean and fast interface
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CAST4k – Smart Media Player for Your Streaming Sources IMPORTANT: CAST4k is a media player only. It does not provide or include any streaming content. To use the app, users must add valid profile credentials. CAST4k should not be used to watch or distribute unlicensed content. Features: Profile Login: Enter your profile code to access your content. Home Screen: Navigate easily between Home, Live TV, Video Club, Favorites, Radio, Account, and Settings. Video Club: Browse and play your movies and series with subtitle support. Continue Watching: Instantly resume where you left off in Live TV or Video Club. Profile Management: Switch between profiles or share them easily using QR codes. Feedback and Settings: Clear data, log out, or share feedback directly from the app. Clean and Fast Interface: Designed for smooth performance across all iOS devices. Demo videos are included for demonstration purposes only, using publicly available content. Disclaimer CAST4k does not host, provide, or include any media or streaming content. Users are responsible for adding their own authorized profiles or playlists.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CAST4K at 100% against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 23%. CAST4K also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. MAGic Remote TV remote control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CAST4K asks for nothing beyond the download.
CAST4K holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 100% of CAST4K's.
MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, CAST4K every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAGic Remote TV remote control | CAST4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (28 ratings) | 4.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infomir | Hassan Raza |
Customer experience
MAGic Remote TV remote control
CAST4K
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
CAST4K
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MAGic Remote TV remote control
- Remote Control Buttons$1.99
CAST4K
No in-app purchases
Questions
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