Comparison

Dune Control vs iLook ott player

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

Head to head
About

Dune Control

Transform your mobile device into a comprehensive remote for Dune HD media players. Browse content, control playback, and enter text using your phone or tablet's native interface. Requires compatible Dune HD devices and firmware.

Highlights
  • Full IR remote replacement via Wi-Fi
  • Automatic Dune HD device discovery
  • Control multiple Dune HD devices
  • Browse media content on mobile
  • View 'Now Playing' media information
  • Playback control (play, pause, volume)
Features
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The Dune Control app turns your mobile phone or tablet into an advanced remote control for your Dune HD media players and set-top-boxes. Main features: Remote: - Fully replaces the standard IR remote control. - Uses Wi-Fi to connect to the local network. - Automatically searches for Dune HD devices in the local network. - Allows to control multiple Dune HD devices and easily switch between them. Navigator (*): - Browse and choose media content via Dune UI shown directly on your mobile device. - Access local and network sources, Favorites, Recent, My Collection, Movies, PHP plugins, etc. - The menu shown on the mobile device mirrors the menu shown on the TV screen. - Enter text into text fields in Dune UI using native keyboard on your mobile device. - Photo viewer mode: view photos from the Dune HD device on the mobile device, control photo slideshow. Now Playing (*): - See the information about the currently played media content, including (when available) movie poster, movie title, music cover, music album/artist/track information. - Control the playback (play/pause, stop, previous/next, playback position, volume). (*) Navigator and Now Playing functions are supported only on the latest generation of Dune HD devices (starting with Dune HD Neo 4K) with the latest firmware (version 190330_0254_r13 or newer). Please send bug reports and suggestions to the following email address: support@dune-hd.com

About

iLook ott player

This app allows you to stream IPTV content using your own playlists. It offers convenient playlist management, user profiles for family members, and supports various streaming protocols. Enjoy a personalized viewing experience without any advertisements.

Highlights
  • IPTV streaming
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • User profiles
  • Stream grouping
  • EPG support
  • No advertising
Features
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Enjoy watching IPTV with your whole family and friends using the iLook player. You will have access to the most convenient options for configuring your playlists in the administrative control panel on the website. You will be able to divide streams into access groups by setting up user profiles for each family member. Application Features: - HLS, TS over UDP, RTMP protocols are supported - It is possible to use playlists M3U8 and M3U - Flow management is available, combining them into groups and clearing access to them - A program program is available for most channels - No advertising important! This application does not contain TV channels and serves exclusively for playing playlists that you already have. For the application to work, you must have a link to the M3U or M3U8 playlist, which you can, for example, get from your Internet provider or another IPTV provider. Before you start working with the application, you should: 1. Create a user account on the website https://tv.ilook.su; 2. Log in to the application under the created account; 3. In the administrative panel on the site, add your existing playlist M3U8; 4. The site should also allow access to the new playlist from your device for playback; 5. Have fun watching IPTV! This is the second version of the player, it will only get more interesting! More features, more joy with the iLook ott player! ==== If you own a TV channel and want the app users to be able to watch it for free. Please write to us at info@overinet.com to have your channel included in a free playlist available to all users by default. ==== All the functionality of the application is available immediately and for free. However, if you like the application, I ask you to help in the development of the project by signing up for a monthly subscription or provide one-time financial assistance, which will be aimed at improving the application and adding new interesting and useful features. In the case of a monthly subscription, the amount for the upcoming period will be debited from your iTunes account, unless you disable automatic renewal or cancel the subscription in your account settings no later than 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://file.ilook.su/public/AppInfo/iLook/docs/ilook_terms_en.pdf Privacy Policy: https://file.ilook.su/public/AppInfo/iLook/docs/ilook_policy_en.pdf

Screenshots

Dune Control4 screens
iLook ott player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iLook ott player at 4.9 against Dune Control's 2.9. iLook ott player also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). Dune Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iLook ott player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dune Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iLook ott player holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Dune Control's written reviews are positive against 69% of iLook ott player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dune Control ships an update every 32 months, iLook ott player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dune Control versus iLook ott player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDune ControliLook ott player
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings829 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDune HD HK LimitedSTRICKLAND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CORPORATION

Customer experience

Dune Control

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral23.9%
Negative45.7%

iLook ott player

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative24.3%

In-app purchases

None

Dune Control

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iLook ott player

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly support$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • One-time project assistance$0.99
  • For application development$10.99

Questions

Is Dune Control free?
Dune Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLook ott player free?
iLook ott player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dune Control or iLook ott player?
iLook ott player is rated higher. Dune Control averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while iLook ott player averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.
Do Dune Control or iLook ott player have ads?
Neither Dune Control nor iLook ott player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dune Control or iLook ott player?
Dune Control ships an update every 32 months, and iLook ott player every 2 months. Most recently, Dune Control was updated on August 11, 2026 and iLook ott player on September 24, 2026.

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