# BombSquad Remote vs DUAL!

The clearest difference is rating: DUAL! at 4.1 against BombSquad Remote's 3.2. DUAL! also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 585). BombSquad Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DUAL! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BombSquad Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

DUAL! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 585 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of BombSquad Remote's written reviews are positive against 65% of DUAL!'s.

BombSquad Remote ships an update every 5 months, DUAL! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BombSquad Remote | DUAL! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombsquad-remote/id416471850/reviews) | **[4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual/id918902604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 585 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Froemling](https://appshunter.io/developer/398894174) | [Seabaa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917514294) |

## What reviewers say

### BombSquad Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombsquad-remote/id416471850)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless controller for an explosive arcade party game. Connect multiple devices to control the action and enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless controller for BombSquad, Use iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, Joystick or tilt mode, Up to 8 devices connect simultaneously, Arcade-style party game controller

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Great for friends and family
- 🎮 Smooth controller experience
- 🔥 Awesome game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤖 Lack of mobile version
- 📱 Incompatible with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing
- Connection problems between devices
- Controller issues and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add mobile version for iOS
- Improve matchmaking and loading times
- Introduce more game modes and levels
- Allow customization of controls


### DUAL!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual/id918902604)

Engage in local multiplayer fun with friends using your mobile devices. Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth to play competitive or cooperative games by shooting from one screen to another. Enjoy classic duels, team defense, or goal-scoring challenges.

**Highlights:** Local multiplayer over WiFi or Bluetooth, Competitive and cooperative modes, DUEL: Classic standoff, DEFEND: Cooperative defense, DEFLECT: Goal-scoring game, Unlockable color sets, Stats, achievements, and leaderboards

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Super entertaining and quick to play
- 👍 Great well designed game
- 👍 Amazing!
- 👍 Very creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity Issues
- 🐛 Doesn't Connect Anymore
- 🐛 can't connect
- 🐛 Pairing doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Trying to connect is not working with others
- Cannot play with others on the same network
- Restore purchases not working
- Couldn't play in class
- I can't move

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add more game modes
- 💡 Add single player mode
- 💡 Add online multiplayer
- 💡 Add more ships/characters
- 💡 Add joystick controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BombSquad Remote free?

BombSquad Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DUAL! free?

DUAL! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BombSquad Remote or DUAL!?

DUAL! is rated higher. BombSquad Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while DUAL! averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do BombSquad Remote or DUAL! have ads?

Neither BombSquad Remote nor DUAL! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BombSquad Remote or DUAL!?

BombSquad Remote ships an update every 5 months, and DUAL! every 3 months. Most recently, BombSquad Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and DUAL! on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*