# BluOS Controller vs Dual Remote

The clearest difference is rating: BluOS Controller at 4.4 against Dual Remote's 2.2. BluOS Controller also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 5). Dual Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BluOS Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluOS Controller has 5.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of BluOS Controller's written reviews are positive against 20% of Dual Remote's.

BluOS Controller ships an update monthly, Dual Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluOS Controller | Dual Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-controller/id566668472/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-remote/id6449214624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **38.7% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 100 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluesound](https://appshunter.io/developer/566668475) | [Dual GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688146294) |

## What reviewers say

### BluOS Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-controller/id566668472)

Control your wireless hi-res music systems from multiple brands. Stream music from various sources, synchronize playback across rooms, and manage your entire audio experience wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for BluOS-enabled systems, Wireless multi-room music streaming, Access streaming services, libraries, and radio, Synchronized playback across multiple rooms, Control from smartphone, tablet, or laptop, High-resolution audio with no lag

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great hardware and sound quality
- 💡 Versatile streaming options
- 🔒 Stable and reliable connection
- 👍 Intuitive app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 👎 Unintuitive playlist management
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to detect/connect to players
- Playlists not saving/loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Streaming service integration issues

**Requested features**

- Improved Spotify/Apple Music integration
- Better local music library support
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Customizable app interface


### Dual Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-remote/id6449214624)

Control your Dual automatic turntable remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust playback settings, set automatic loops, and configure sleep timers. This app enhances user control over their turntable experience.

**Highlights:** Remote playback control (Play/Stop, Loop), Automatic loop play parameter setting, Auto sleep time setting, Version display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluOS Controller free?

BluOS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dual Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BluOS Controller or Dual Remote?

BluOS Controller is rated higher. BluOS Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Dual Remote averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do BluOS Controller or Dual Remote have ads?

Neither BluOS Controller nor Dual Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BluOS Controller or Dual Remote?

BluOS Controller ships an update monthly, and Dual Remote every 5 months. Most recently, BluOS Controller was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dual Remote on September 25, 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.*