Comparison

ModelControlNet Device Controller vs VS GPS PRO

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

Head to head
About

ModelControlNet Device Controller

Control your entire model railroad wirelessly using your iPhone or iPad. Manage locomotives, configure settings, and allow multiple operators to interact simultaneously on the same network.

Highlights
  • Wireless control system
  • WiFi network technology
  • Locomotive control and configuration
  • Multiple operator support
  • Up to 200 devices supported
  • Up to 20 operators supported
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ModelControlNet is the next generation wireless control system for operating your entire model railroad. ModelControlNet (from now on abbreviated MCNet) uses industry standard WiFi network technology to provide communication between operators and all the MCNet devices on the layout. The operator interface is implemented with the ModelControlNet Application (MCApp) running on your iPhone or iPad. All of the features you need to control your locomotives, setup and configure those locomotives, and manage multiple locomotives on the layout are all available through the App. You can even have multiple operators interacting with the system simultaneously from their own iPhone or iPad. Up to 200 MCNet devices and 20 operators are supported by a single MCNet network. All of this capability has become possible because of the miniaturization of electronics that allows a small computer along with a WiFi processor to be packaged into a small size circuit board required for model railroading. This board, known as a MCDevice, is installed in your locomotive or on your layout and connected with a few simple wires (power, motor, lights). These boards are intelligent and have non-volatile memory so once configured they are ready to run simply by applying power.

About

VS GPS PRO

Control your aircraft remotely with real-time image transmission and operation control. Switch camera views, capture photos and videos, and manage drone movements. Designed for users of all ages.

Highlights
  • Real-time picture transmission
  • Operation control
  • Remote face switching
  • Photo and video capture
  • Real-time drone movement control
Features
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This is an application that connects the aircraft via wifi for real-time picture transmission and operation control. It can switch faces remotely and take photos and videos. It can also control drone movements in real time. It's an app for all ages.

Screenshots

ModelControlNet Device Controller4 screens
VS GPS PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VS GPS PRO at 2.1 against ModelControlNet Device Controller's 1.0. VS GPS PRO also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 1) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). ModelControlNet Device Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VS GPS PRO holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VS GPS PRO has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ModelControlNet Device Controller's written reviews are positive against 18% of VS GPS PRO's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ModelControlNet Device Controller versus VS GPS PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelControlNet Device ControllerVS GPS PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.1 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews18.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1102 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg IngalsbeShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ModelControlNet Device Controller

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VS GPS PRO

All ratings102 ratings
Positive22.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative65.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative71.9%

Bugs and requests

ModelControlNet Device Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VS GPS PRO

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App won't connect to drone WiFi despite successful WiFi connection
  • Calibration button unclickable during setup
  • Video feed crashes when tapped on iPhone
  • App continuously loops on configuration screen
  • App crashes on iOS 15, iOS 17, iOS 18
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  • Incompatible with iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14
  • GPS location shows incorrect position (Africa when nearby)
  • WiFi connection drops after 70-120 meters
  • Video feed cuts off after 100 feet despite 500m claim
  • App freezes with brownish screen or last image
  • Takeoff button doesn't initiate takeoff
  • App becomes unresponsive during flight
  • Drone not found error on repeated connection attempts
  • WiFi connection drops when drone is turned off and back on

Requested features

9 requests
  • Russian language support
  • Offline mode for beginners
  • WiFi band switching (5GHz/2.4GHz) option
  • Configurable RTH (Return to Home) altitude
  • Photo/video storage priority to SD card only
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  • Picture waypoint and timer options for mosaics
  • Manual drone entry option
  • Better English translations
  • Improved documentation and setup instructions

In-app purchases

None

ModelControlNet Device Controller

No in-app purchases

None

VS GPS PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ModelControlNet Device Controller free?
ModelControlNet Device Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VS GPS PRO free?
VS GPS PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ModelControlNet Device Controller or VS GPS PRO?
VS GPS PRO is rated higher. ModelControlNet Device Controller averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VS GPS PRO averages 2.1 from 102 ratings.

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