Comparison

PIDTune vs ROYAL PT

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

Head to head
About

PIDTune

This utility calculates PID tuning parameters using the IMC method for various process and controller types. It allows for direct input of process gain or variable changes, with adjustable tuning aggression via a slider.

Highlights
  • IMC method for PID tuning
  • Calculates Kc, Ti, Td
  • Supports FO, SO, and I process types
  • Handles Parallel and Series controller types
  • Adjustable tuning aggression slider
  • Input process gain or variable changes
Features
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PID Tuner uses the IMC (Internal Model Control) method to calculate PID tuning parameters. I’ve tried a lot of tuning methods over the years and have found this one to be the best. The app is written for the iPad to show all the information on one page. The program calculates: PID Parameters: Controller Gain (Kc) Integral Time (Ti) Derivative Time (Td) For process types First Order with Dead Time (FO) Second Order with Dead Time (SO) Integrating or Long Time Constant with Dead Time (I) For controller types Parallel (non-interacting) c(s) = Kc (1 + 1/(Ti s) + Td s) Series (interacting) c(s) = Kc (Ti s + 1)/(Ti s)(Td s + 1) For controller modes PID PI You can either enter the process gain (Kp) directly or enter the changes in the controlled virable (CV) and manipulated variable (MV). Tuning aggression is adjusted using the slider to set the closed loop time constant to the process time constant ratio (λ/Ƭ). The closed loop time constant (λ) is the time the controller is expected to reach set point (plus the dead time (ϴ)). Setting the closed loop time constant to process time constant ratio (λ/Ƭ) to 1.0 will make the MV change to its final value and allow the process to settle out to the setpoint. Setting (λ/Ƭ) greater than 1.0 will give a slower responce. Setting (λ/Ƭ) less than 1.0 will cause the MV to make a larger change and then reduce to its final value. Tight tuning would be to set the close loop time constant to the dead time. Use the Integrating Process type (Ƭ = ∞) for both integrating processes or processes with long time constants. These processes use the maximum slope as the process gain. Tuning aggression for these processes is determined by setting the closed loop time constant to the dead time ratio (λ/ϴ). Once again, setting the closed loop time constat to the dead time gives tight control. References: “Probably the test simple PID tuning rules in the World,” Sigurd Skogestad, Jounal of Process Control, July 3, 2001 “Consider the generalized IMC-PID method for PID controller tuning of time-delay processes,” Y. Lee, S. Park, M. Lee, Hydrocarbon Processing, January 2006

About

ROYAL PT

This utility app allows users to configure default settings for a printer, including code pages and fonts. It also enables the setup of Wi-Fi connection parameters such as mode, SSID, and security keys.

Highlights
  • Configure printer default parameters
  • Set default code page
  • Set default language fonts
  • Configure Wi-Fi connection parameters
  • Set Wi-Fi mode
  • Configure SSID and security key
Features
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A simple setup tool is used to set the ROYAL PT-300 parameters This application is mainly used to set the following aspects: 1. Printer default parameters (default code page, default language fonts, etc.) 2.WIFI connection parameters (WIFI mode, SSID, key, etc.)

Screenshots

PIDTune3 screens
ROYAL PT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIDTune at 100% against ROYAL PT's 0%. PIDTune also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 44 months). ROYAL PT's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ROYAL PT is free to download; PIDTune costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PIDTune holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PIDTune's written reviews are positive against 0% of ROYAL PT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIDTune ships an update every 4 months, ROYAL PT every 44 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PIDTune versus ROYAL PT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIDTuneROYAL PT
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 44 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard H StreetRoyal Consumer Products Inc.

Customer experience

PIDTune

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ROYAL PT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PIDTune

No in-app purchases

None

ROYAL PT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIDTune free?
PIDTune costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ROYAL PT free?
ROYAL PT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIDTune or ROYAL PT?
PIDTune is rated higher. PIDTune averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ROYAL PT averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PIDTune or ROYAL PT have ads?
Neither PIDTune nor ROYAL PT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIDTune or ROYAL PT?
PIDTune ships an update every 4 months, and ROYAL PT every 44 months. Most recently, PIDTune was updated on November 2, 2026 and ROYAL PT on November 2, 2026.

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