TXTCamControl vs Turing Machine Notepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TXTCamControl
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Control Fischertechnik® ROBOTICS TXT Discovery Set (released end of 2014) with your iPhone/iPad. Please make sure that the encoder motors, XS motor, LEDs, switches and the camera are correctly connected to the new TXT Controller. For ideal WiFi/WLAN connectivity, please look for the latest firmware version at Fischertechnik homepage and update your TXT Controller. With the gyro enabled (default setting) control the TXT by slightly rotating your iPhone/iPad and keeping your finger on the left joystick. Outputs M3 and M4 on TXT are by default for use with the camera, but may now be used freely for other purposes (see menu -> configure to chance settings).
Turing Machine Notepad
This digital notepad helps players of the Turing Machine board game track game state, manage deductions, and record test results. It offers an intuitive interface for managing multiple rounds and strategies, digitizing the gaming experience.
- Possibility elimination grid
- Verification tracking table
- Rich text editor with SF symbols
- Auto-save functionality
- Manage multiple rounds
- Dynamic test row addition
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Turing Machine Notepad is the essential app for players of the Turing Machine board game. Transform your iPhone into a smart digital notepad and track your game state with ease. KEY FEATURES - Possibility Elimination: Intuitive grid to cross out or circle shape and number combinations as you make deductions Verification Tracking: Dedicated table to record your tests and results from verifiers A through F, with visual checkboxes - Rich Notes: Advanced text editor with colored SF symbol insertion to annotate your strategies and hypotheses - Auto-Save: All your data is preserved instantly, resume your game anytime without losing progress WHY CHOOSE THIS APP? No more erasers and cross-outs on paper! Turing Machine Notepad digitizes your gaming experience by allowing you to: - Manage multiple rounds without confusion - Dynamically add test rows - Easily reset for a new game - Keep the screen active while you play OPTIMIZED INTERFACE Smooth navigation between the three main game sections, clean interface and design built for quick use during gameplay. Perfect for game nights, tournaments, or simply enhancing your Turing Machine experience! Note: This application is an unofficial support tool for the Turing Machine board game. The physical game is required to play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TXTCamControl at 8.3 against Turing Machine Notepad's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TXTCamControl ships an update every 8 months, Turing Machine Notepad every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TXTCamControl | Turing Machine Notepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A B | Nicolas Lehovetzki |
In-app purchases
TXTCamControl
No in-app purchases
Turing Machine Notepad
No in-app purchases
Questions
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