Comparison

MAGic Remote TV remote control vs RoboRemote Bluetooth

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

RoboRemote Bluetooth

Control your RoboSapien Blue or Roboraptor Blue robot with your device. Use voice commands, record custom routines, and save them for later playback. Features an optimized, easy-to-use interface for seamless interaction.

Highlights
  • Voice control commands
  • Record custom command routines
  • Save unlimited custom routines
  • Optimized user interface
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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RoboRemote Blue works with the Bluetooth fitted Robosapein Blue and Roboraptor Blue. Features: - Send commands via the in app voice control - Optimized easy to use interfaces - Record custom command routines to play back later - Save as many custom routines as you like Supported robots: - RoboSapien Blue™ - RoboRaptor Blue™ For more info on other WowWee Products please visit www.wowwee.com

Screenshots

MAGic Remote TV remote control4 screens
RoboRemote Bluetooth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RoboRemote Bluetooth at 3.5 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. RoboRemote Bluetooth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (32% vs 23%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. RoboRemote Bluetooth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RoboRemote Bluetooth holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 32% of RoboRemote Bluetooth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, RoboRemote Bluetooth every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MAGic Remote TV remote control versus RoboRemote Bluetooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAGic Remote TV remote controlRoboRemote Bluetooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (28 ratings)3.5 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews32.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2874 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfomirWowWee Group Limited

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%

RoboRemote Bluetooth

Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative56.0%

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

RoboRemote Bluetooth

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

RoboRemote Bluetooth

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 RoboRemote Bluetooth free?
RoboRemote Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MAGic Remote TV remote control or RoboRemote Bluetooth?
RoboRemote Bluetooth is rated higher. MAGic Remote TV remote control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while RoboRemote Bluetooth averages 3.5 from 74 ratings.
Do MAGic Remote TV remote control or RoboRemote Bluetooth have ads?
Neither MAGic Remote TV remote control nor RoboRemote Bluetooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAGic Remote TV remote control or RoboRemote Bluetooth?
MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, and RoboRemote Bluetooth every 5 weeks. Most recently, MAGic Remote TV remote control was updated on September 28, 2026 and RoboRemote Bluetooth on September 30, 2026.

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