Comparison

Dune Control vs R.Toys

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

R.Toys

Features
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R.Toys: the one and only platform that brings together art toy designers, brands, and collectors, bridging the gap between digital and physical collectibles in the designer toys industry.

Screenshots

Dune Control4 screens
R.Toys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dune Control at none against R.Toys's 6. R.Toys's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 32 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. R.Toys sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dune Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dune Control ships an update every 32 months, R.Toys weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dune Control versus R.Toys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDune ControlR.Toys
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDune HD HK LimitedInfty Art FZ LLC

In-app purchases

None

Dune Control

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

R.Toys

One-time6
  • 50 Gold$0.99
  • 1 Ruby$1.00
  • 100 Gold$4.99
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  • 200 Gold$9.99
  • 25 Ruby$25.00
  • 100 Ruby$100.00

Questions

Is Dune Control free?
Dune Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is R.Toys free?
R.Toys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dune Control or R.Toys have ads?
Neither Dune Control nor R.Toys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dune Control or R.Toys?
Dune Control ships an update every 32 months, and R.Toys weekly. Most recently, Dune Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and R.Toys on October 30, 2026.

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