Comparison

ModelControlNet Device Controller vs Gofobo

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

Gofobo

Features
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Want to attend FREE movies, events, and shows Gofobo is the only app where you can see the latest blockbuster movies and shows before anyone else. Gofobo is the destination for advance screenings of the newest movies and television shows - find exclusive screenings & events across the US and Canada! So what are you waiting for? Get started today! To find exclusive events and advance screenings in your neighborhood, download the app today - it's quick and easy!

Screenshots

ModelControlNet Device Controller4 screens
Gofobo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Gofobo at 3 against ModelControlNet Device Controller's —. ModelControlNet Device Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ModelControlNet Device Controller versus Gofobo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelControlNet Device ControllerGofobo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg IngalsbeTicktBox

In-app purchases

None

ModelControlNet Device Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Gofobo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ModelControlNet Device Controller free?
ModelControlNet Device Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gofobo free?
Gofobo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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