Dual iPlug vs CarRadioRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dual iPlug
Control your Dual marine stereo system's primary functions via Bluetooth. Manage radio modes, music playback from USB or connected devices, and adjust audio settings like EQ and tone. Offers zone speaker control for a customized listening experience.
- Bluetooth control
- Radio tuning and presets
- USB music playback
- iPod/iPhone/iPad control
- Auxiliary input control
- Zone speaker management
- EQ and tone adjustments
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Currently this app controls Dual's Head unit products via Bluetooth.This app controls most of the primary functions of your marine stereo features including: [NOTE : For some models, the Dual iPlug app operates just as a remote controller. ] - Mode change : Radio, USB, Bluetooth, iPod, Aux in - Radio : FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2 and 7-channel Weather band. Seek/Tune frequencies, Access the preset stations, Store the radio stations etc. - USB input : Playback the music from USB connected to the source unit. Search the songs in music list, ID3 display (Song Title, Artist, Album), Track Up / Down, Play / Pause - Bluetooth : Music streaming, Play / Pause, Track Up / Down, ID3 tag display (Song Title, Artist, Album) - iPod/iPhone/iPad control : Playback the music from iPod/iPhone/iPad connected to the source unit via USB port, Play / Pause, Track Up / Down, ID3 Tag Display - Auxiliary input - Audio control - Zone speaker control (Zone 1, 2, 3) - Preset EQ curves (Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Beat, Flat, User) - Band tone control (Bass/Mid/Treble) *App capabilities vary with the stereo’s feature set.
CarRadioRemote
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This car APP is mainly used for bluetooth connection music playback control, radio listening control and other functions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dual iPlug at 9.1 against CarRadioRemote's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dual iPlug ships an update every 2 months, CarRadioRemote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dual iPlug | CarRadioRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (121 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 121 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. | 小梅 苏 |
In-app purchases
Dual iPlug
No in-app purchases
CarRadioRemote
No in-app purchases
