Comparison

ModelControlNet Device Controller vs GhostTube VOX

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

GhostTube VOX

This app acts as a paranormal investigation toolkit, using phone sensors to detect environmental changes and synthesize sounds from radio streams. It offers tools for sound synthesis, sensory deprivation experiments, and access to a community database of haunted locations.

Highlights
  • Sound synthesizer
  • Online radio stream tuner
  • Customizable sound visualizer
  • Echo, reverb, and distortion effects
  • White noise generator
  • Access to paranormal community and database
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GhostTube VOX is a video toolkit and radio stream sweeper for paranormal investigators and video creators. The app uses the sensors in your phone to measure and react to changes in the environment such as magnetic interference. Snippets of sound will be synthesized from real radio streams when specific environmental signatures are detected, providing an affordable alternative to the spirit box for sound sythesis and sensory deprivation experiments. Key features of GhostTube VOX: - Sound synthesizer - Online radio stream tuner - Customizable sound visualizer* - Echo, reverb and distortion effects* - White noise generator for sensory deprivation experiments - Access to GhostTube paranormal community and database with thousands of haunted locations* *Some features may require in app purchases or to create an account. For more paranormal investigation and ghost hunting tools, check out our other apps. GhostTube offers in-app purchases and subscriptions. Refer to our website for a full list of terms and conditions, including those relating to auto-renewable subscriptions and our end user license agreement (EULA): GhostTube.com/terms GhostTube is intended for use and enjoyment on real paranormal investigations and is a suitable substitute or supplementary device for many of the devices used on a typical investigation. But you need to keep in mind that the afterlife is a theoretical concept. It is often categorized as paranormal because the phenomena is not supported or explained by the natural laws of science currently understood and accepted in the scientific community. Paranormal tools in general are designed to measure and react to changes in the environment only. As such, paranormal tools should never be relied on to make important life decisions, as a form of definitive communication, or to cope with grief or loss. Words or sounds generated do not represent the views or opinions of the developer or its affiliates, and they should never be interpreted as instructions or requests.

Screenshots

ModelControlNet Device Controller4 screens
GhostTube VOX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GhostTube VOX at 55% against ModelControlNet Device Controller's 0%. GhostTube VOX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). ModelControlNet Device Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price 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. GhostTube VOX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ModelControlNet Device Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GhostTube VOX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GhostTube VOX has 2.8K 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 55% of GhostTube VOX's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ModelControlNet Device Controller versus GhostTube VOX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelControlNet Device ControllerGhostTube VOX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12.8K — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGreg IngalsbeGhostTube Pty Ltd

Customer experience

ModelControlNet Device Controller

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

GhostTube VOX

All ratings2,815 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

ModelControlNet Device Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GhostTube VOX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues
  • Corrupted recording files
  • Overheating device
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Customizable audio settings
  • Ability to save and review recordings
  • Multi-language support

In-app purchases

None

ModelControlNet Device Controller

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GhostTube VOX

Subscriptions3
  • GhostTube VOX Subscription$2.991 Month
  • GhostTube VOX Subscription$11.991 Year
  • GhostTube 3-In-One Bundle$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ModelControlNet Device Controller free?
ModelControlNet Device Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GhostTube VOX free?
GhostTube VOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ModelControlNet Device Controller or GhostTube VOX?
GhostTube VOX is rated higher. ModelControlNet Device Controller averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GhostTube VOX averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

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