PIDTune vs ROYAL PT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.)
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
PIDTune ships an update every 4 months, ROYAL PT every 44 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | PIDTune | ROYAL PT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 44 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard H Street | Royal Consumer Products Inc. |
Customer experience
PIDTune
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In-app purchases
PIDTune
No in-app purchases
ROYAL PT
No in-app purchases









