Comparison

Dual Remote vs McIntosh Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dual Remote

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
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For Dual automatic turntable. This Bluetooth LE remote controller will enhance the control benefits for users. 1. Remote control, e.g. Play/Stop, Loop 2. Automatic loop play parameters setting 3. Auto sleep time setting 4. Version display

About

McIntosh Connect

Control compatible McIntosh audio equipment with a streamlined interface. Manage volume, inputs, tone, and more for select preamplifiers. Easily update firmware and configure network settings for an optimized listening experience.

Highlights
  • Volume Control
  • Input Selection & Renaming
  • Tone Adjustment
  • Firmware Update Management
  • Multi-Zone Audio Control
  • Network Setup
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McIntosh Connect offers a refined, intuitive interface for controlling supported McIntosh products, currently the CR106 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix, C55 Solid State Preamplifier, and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Each product provides a tailored in-app experience designed to highlight and control its most essential features. Key Features (all features may not be compatible with all products): • Guided Product Discovery & Onboarding • Volume Control • Input Selection • Input Renaming & Configuration • Tone Adjustment • Output Switching • Balance Control • Input Trim Level • Network Setup & Configuration • Firmware Update Management • Multi-Zone Audio Control (CR106 only) • Experience Creation & Recall (CR106 only) Supported Products: • CR106 2-Channel, 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix • C55 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier • C2800 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Firmware Updates Made Easy Stay current with the latest enhancements. McIntosh Connect automatically checks for firmware updates and simplifies installation, ensuring your system performs at its best. Control of Connected Source Components McIntosh Connect also enables indirect control of select McIntosh source components via the Data Ports on supported preamplifiers. Proper configuration is required; please refer to your product’s Owner’s Manual for setup instructions.

Screenshots

Dual Remote3 screens
McIntosh Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: McIntosh Connect at 3.3 against Dual Remote's 2.2. McIntosh Connect also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). Dual Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

McIntosh Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Dual Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of McIntosh Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dual Remote ships an update every 5 months, McIntosh Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dual Remote versus McIntosh Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual RemoteMcIntosh Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)3.3 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings514 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDual GmbHMcIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

Customer experience

Dual Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

McIntosh Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dual Remote

No in-app purchases

None

McIntosh Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dual Remote free?
Dual Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is McIntosh Connect free?
McIntosh Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dual Remote or McIntosh Connect?
McIntosh Connect is rated higher. Dual Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while McIntosh Connect averages 3.3 from 14 ratings.
Do Dual Remote or McIntosh Connect have ads?
Neither Dual Remote nor McIntosh Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dual Remote or McIntosh Connect?
Dual Remote ships an update every 5 months, and McIntosh Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Dual Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and McIntosh Connect on October 24, 2026.

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