AutoPointer Dialer vs RAmp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AutoPointer Dialer
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AutoPointer Dialer ist eine Telefonie-Erweiterung für das bekannte Autosuchprogramm "AutoPointer". Mit dem AutoPointer Dialer können AutoPointer-Benutzer das Programm schnell und unkompliziert mit ihrem iPhone verknüpfen.
RAmp
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RAmp turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a sleek remote control for your HiFi amplifier. Compatible with any Rotel amplifier that supports the RS232 ASCII protocol over Ethernet — including the RA-1572, RA-1592, RA-1572MKII, RA-1592MKII and other network-enabled models. Connect over your local Wi-Fi and take full control of your listening experience — no line of sight required. INSTANT DISCOVERY Launch the app, tap Scan, and RAmp automatically finds your Rotel amplifier on the network. One tap to connect, and you're ready to go. COMPLETE CONTROL • Power on/off and standby • Volume adjustment with real-time feedback • Mute toggle • Source selection: CD, Phono, Tuner, Coax, Optical, USB, Bluetooth, XLR, and more • Bass and treble fine-tuning (±10 levels) • Tone bypass toggle • Balance adjustment (L15–R15) • Speaker A/B selection • Display dimmer control DESIGNED FOR AUDIO LOVERS RAmp features a premium brushed-metal interface that matches the look and feel of your Rotel equipment. Dark mode by default, designed to blend into your listening room. WORKS EVERYWHERE • iPhone: control from the couch • iPad: a beautiful dashboard for your audio setup • Mac (Catalyst): manage your amplifier from your desktop ALWAYS IN SYNC RAmp communicates directly with your amplifier over TCP using the official Rotel RS232 ASCII protocol. Every change — whether made from the app, the physical remote, or the front panel — is reflected instantly. Settings sync across all your devices via iCloud, so your connection details are always ready. PRO FEATURES The free version gives you basic control with volume up to 14 and tones up to ±3. Unlock RAmp Pro with a one-time purchase to access: • Full volume range (0–96) • Full bass & treble control (±10) • Tone bypass toggle • Speaker A/B selection No subscriptions. Buy once, use on all your devices. COMPATIBILITY Works with any Rotel amplifier featuring the RS232 ASCII protocol over Ethernet, including but not limited to: • RA-1592 / RA-1592MKII • RA-1572 / RA-1572MKII • Other Rotel models with Ethernet and RS232 protocol support REQUIREMENTS • Amplifier connected to your local network via Ethernet • iPhone, iPad, or Mac on the same Wi-Fi network PRIVACY RAmp communicates only with your amplifier on your local network. No data is collected, no accounts required, no analytics, no tracking. Note: ROTEL® is a registered trademark. This application is an independent work and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by ROTEL®. Use of this product is solely the responsibility of the end user. The developer, Apple, or Rotel cannot be held liable for any issues. Applied Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AutoPointer Dialer at none against RAmp's 1. AutoPointer Dialer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). RAmp's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). 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
Both are free to download. RAmp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AutoPointer Dialer asks for nothing beyond the download.
AutoPointer Dialer ships an update every 12 months, RAmp every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AutoPointer Dialer | RAmp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | vitdev GmbH | Elisa Valeria Distefano |
In-app purchases
AutoPointer Dialer
No in-app purchases
RAmp
- Ramp PRO$7.99









