Comparison

Dune Control vs AirStream Plus‎

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

AirStream Plus‎

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AirStream Plus is your ultimate companion for sharing media from your device to the big screen. Effortlessly cast photos, videos, music, and web content to most Smart TVs and supported devices. The app also includes a virtual whiteboard feature, making it suitable for presentations, creative sessions, and everyday use. The free version provides access to core functionality with certain limitations: media casting (photos and videos) is available up to 3 times per day, audio casting up to 3 times per day, browser casting up to 3 sessions per day, and the drawing feature is limited to 3 minutes per day. The Sleep Timer can be used once, and only the first 3 records in casting history are fully visible while the rest remain blurred. Users can also connect up to 2 TVs in the free version. The Premium version removes all limitations and unlocks the full experience, including unlimited device connections, unrestricted casting of photos, videos, music, browser content, and whiteboard sessions, along with full access to history and all features without usage limits. With AirStream Plus, sharing, teaching, and entertainment become simple and seamless through a clean and intuitive interface. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases 1 week 4.99USD, 1 month 12.99USD, 1 year 39.99USD, Lifetime 59.99USD Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5y3piSkfFgVioIv74LU0Rq7qbsRCzUK/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=114102802394212653285&rtpof=true&sd=true Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dune Control4 screens
AirStream Plus‎4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dune Control at none against AirStream Plus‎'s 5. Dune Control also leads on 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. AirStream Plus‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dune Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dune Control versus AirStream Plus‎: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDune ControlAirStream Plus‎
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDune HD HK LimitedRaigo Danielsons

In-app purchases

None

Dune Control

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

AirStream Plus‎

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Dune Control free?
Dune Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirStream Plus‎ free?
AirStream Plus‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dune Control or AirStream Plus‎ have ads?
Neither Dune Control nor AirStream Plus‎ shows ads.

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