Bamboo Dragonfly vs atvRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bamboo Dragonfly
A network proxy for global Chinese users, offering privacy protection and easy access to the web. It uses open-source encryption to hide online activity and requires minimal setup.
- Low configuration setup
- Multiple subscription support
- Map integration
- iCloud sync for iOS/tvOS
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Bamboo Dragonfly is a network proxy designed for Chinese users worldwide. It utilizes open-source encryption tunnel technology to hide users' online footprints and protect their privacy Features: 1. Low Configuration: No need to understand complex network terminology; just three steps to surf the global web. 2. Multiple Subscription Support: Integrate and name all subscribed nodes by distance for easy selection by users. 3. Map Integration: Provides an immersive experience. 4. iOS and tvOS Support: Automatically sync subscription information via iCloud. Welcome to try it out! Privacy Policy: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/privacy Terms of Use: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/term-of-use
atvRemote
Control and manage ADB-enabled devices like TVs and set-top boxes from your iPhone. Perform app management, file transfers, system monitoring, and remote device control with an intuitive interface.
- App installation and uninstallation
- File browsing, upload, and deletion
- One-tap screen capture
- Remote device reboot and power off
- Real-time system resource monitoring
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atvRemote – Your Smart TV Remote Manager Easily manage and control any device that supports the remote connect protocol (such as TVs or set-top boxes). From app management to system monitoring, everything is right at your fingertips. Key Features: App Management: Install, uninstall, or disable apps directly from your iPhone File Explorer: Browse, upload, and delete files on your device with ease Screenshots: Capture your device’s screen in one tap Device Control: Reboot or power off your device remotely System Monitoring: View real-time CPU, RAM, and storage usage Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart devices—intuitive, efficient, and effortless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bamboo Dragonfly at 95% against atvRemote's 14%. Bamboo Dragonfly also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (53 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bamboo Dragonfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and atvRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bamboo Dragonfly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bamboo Dragonfly has 53 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Bamboo Dragonfly's written reviews are positive against 14% of atvRemote's.
Bamboo Dragonfly ships an update every 2 weeks, atvRemote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bamboo Dragonfly | atvRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (53 ratings) — better | 3.2 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews — better | 13.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flhcc Tech, LLC | 亮 何 |
Customer experience
Bamboo Dragonfly
atvRemote
In-app purchases
Bamboo Dragonfly
- 专业版$1.991 Year
- 终生版 2025$2.99
atvRemote
- 永久会员$3.99
