# D vs Fender Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: D at 5.0 against Fender Universal Control's 2.4. Fender Universal Control's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fender Universal Control has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | D | Fender Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-remote/id6745768913/reviews)** | [2.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fender-universal-control/id6755309706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | — | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [Fender Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107017949) |

## What reviewers say

### D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-remote/id6745768913)

Control DXR/DXS mk3 speaker parameters remotely via Bluetooth from your iOS device. Adjust levels, EQ, and more in real-time from anywhere in the venue. Monitor speaker status and manage multiple units simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote parameter control via Bluetooth, Real-time level and EQ adjustments, Monitor limiter activity and temperature, Control up to ten speakers simultaneously, Grouping for unified control, Scene save/recall functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fender Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fender-universal-control/id6755309706)

Unlock advanced features for Fender and PreSonus audio hardware. Remotely control mixing, DSP, and monitor levels for interfaces and mixers. Optimize your sound from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote mixing control, DSP feature access, Monitor mix creation, Preamp level adjustment, Speaker switching control, Scene and Project management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is D free?

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

### Is Fender Universal Control free?

Fender Universal Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, D or Fender Universal Control?

D is rated higher. D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fender Universal Control averages 2.4 from 34 ratings.

### Do D or Fender Universal Control have ads?

Neither D nor Fender Universal Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, D or Fender Universal Control?

D ships an update every 3 months, and Fender Universal Control every 3 months. Most recently, D was updated on October 13, 2026 and Fender Universal Control on October 14, 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.*