Comparison

DTrol vs BLEReader Configuration App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DTrol

Control NAD processors and receivers remotely via WiFi. Manage power, volume, mute, source selection, and tuner presets across multiple zones. Customize settings and launch source apps for a seamless audio-visual experience.

Highlights
  • Power control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Mute function
  • Source selection
  • Tuner presets
  • Multi-zone support
  • User customization
Features
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DTrol turns your iPhone and iPad into a fast, reliable, two-way remote for your network-connected NAD and Anthem A/V processors and receivers — controlling power, mute, volume, source, and tuner presets on all your zones. That's it — and that's probably all you need most of the time. DTrol is a zone controller: it focuses on the functions you reach for every day and does them well — just like remotes used to be. **Control Every Zone** Power, mute, volume, source, and tuner presets — zone by zone, across multiple processors and receivers. **Make It Yours** Rename zones and sources, adjust their details, and set up links that launch your source apps. Changes live in DTrol only — nothing on your equipment is modified. **Two-Way and Live** DTrol shows the real state of your equipment, not just the last button you pressed. It stays in sync with what's playing and lets you know if a device stops responding. **Direct and Private** DTrol talks to your equipment directly over your home network. There's no account, nothing in the cloud, and no personal data collected. Your setup stays on your device. **Your Setup Carries Over** Upgrading from an earlier version of DTrol? Your servers, zones, and settings come with you automatically — nothing to set up again. **Supports** - Known to support: NAD T175, T175 HD, T765, T775, T785, T187, T777, M15, M15 HD; Anthem AVM 50v and Statement D2v (and variants - the legacy AVM control protocol) - Designed to also support: NAD T755; Anthem AVM 20, AVM 30, AVM 40, AVM 50 - Likely supports other models that speak the same NAD or Anthem legacy protocols - Your processor or receiver must be reachable on your home network — via its Ethernet port if it has one, or through a device that bridges your network to its RS-232 port, such as the Global Caché iTach IP2SL, iTach WF2SL, or Flex - Controlled devices must have a static IP address — this keeps DTrol fast and stable. If a device's IP address changes, re-add it in DTrol. - For more help with network configuration, see the support page: https://dtrol.fastfiveproducts.com/ **Setup** With your processor/receiver and your iPhone or iPad on the same network, tap "+" in DTrol to add your equipment as a DTrol "Server" — you'll need its static IP address and port. DTrol queries the device and sets up your Zones and Sources automatically; afterward you can adjust Zone names, Source names, and other details in Settings. DTrol is free. It requires iOS 18 and a local-network connection to your equipment. DTrol and its author have no affiliation with NAD Electronics, an international division of Lenbrook Industries Limited ("NAD"), or with Anthem. This app is not endorsed by, supported by, or in any other way connected with NAD or Anthem. NAD and Anthem are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

BLEReader Configuration App

Features
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BLEReader Configuration App is a software tool to configure the setting of AST BLE Readers. It allows the input of SiteKey & AppKey for the BLE Reader communication. The following functions are supported: - BLE Reader Name Changing - IBeacon Setting - Other custom commands

Screenshots

DTrol3 screens
BLEReader Configuration App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DTrol at every 2 months against BLEReader Configuration App's every 35 months. BLEReader Configuration App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTrol ships an update every 2 months, BLEReader Configuration App every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DTrol versus BLEReader Configuration App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTrolBLEReader Configuration App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFast Five Products LLCAdvanced System Technology Limited

In-app purchases

None

DTrol

No in-app purchases

None

BLEReader Configuration App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DTrol free?
DTrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEReader Configuration App free?
BLEReader Configuration App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DTrol or BLEReader Configuration App have ads?
Neither DTrol nor BLEReader Configuration App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DTrol or BLEReader Configuration App?
DTrol ships an update every 2 months, and BLEReader Configuration App every 35 months. Most recently, DTrol was updated on October 1, 2026 and BLEReader Configuration App on October 6, 2026.

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