Dual iPlug M vs Alpena Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dual iPlug M
Control your Dual Marine head unit's primary stereo functions via Bluetooth. Adjust modes, tune radio frequencies, manage music playback, control speaker zones, and customize audio with EQ and tone settings.
- Bluetooth control
- Mode selection (Radio, Disc, Aux)
- Radio tuning and presets
- Music streaming control
- Zone speaker management
- EQ and tone control
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Currently this app controls Dual Marine's Head unit products via Bluetooth. This app controls most of the primary functions of your stereo features including: Mode change - Radio, Disc, Bluetooth, Aux in etc. Radio - FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2 and Seek/Tune frequencies, Access the preset stations, Store the radio stations etc. Bluetooth - Music streaming, Play / Pause, Track Up / Down, Auxiliary input Zone speaker control (Zone 1, 2) 5 Preset EQ curves (Flat, Pop, Classical, Rock, User) 2 Band tone control (Bass/Treble) *App capabilities vary with the stereo’s feature set.
Alpena Auto
This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dual iPlug M at 2.3 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. Alpena Auto's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (133 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 M holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpena Auto has 133 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dual iPlug M ships an update every 16 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dual iPlug M | Alpena Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (9 ratings) — better | 1.7 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 133 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC. | Marklyn Group Inc |
Customer experience
Dual iPlug M
Alpena Auto
Bugs and requests
Dual iPlug M
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Alpena Auto
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to found devices after scanning
- Clicking on found devices produces no response
- Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
- Color selection limited to white after updates
- App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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- Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
- Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
- App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
- Lights flicker when engine is idling
- App crashes when music is playing in background
- Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
- App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
- Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
- Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
- Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
- Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised
Requested features
8 requests- Custom scene/pattern creation in app
- Music synchronization with lights
- Better app navigation and menu structure
- Strobe light functionality
- Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
In-app purchases
Dual iPlug M
No in-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
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