Comparison

Magic Color 3.0 vs RailControl Unit

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

Head to head
About

Magic Color 3.0

Control your lighting with your iPhone or iPad via WiFi. Offers diversified lighting effects and custom color selection, replacing traditional lamp switches. Supports single-point, multi-point, and SPI control for various lighting setups.

Highlights
  • WiFi lighting control
  • Customizable light colors
  • Single-point control (WF100)
  • Multi-point control (WF200)
  • SPI control for ICs (WF300)
  • Diversified lighting effects
Features
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the software is mainly through the iPhone or iPad by connecting the corresponding WiFi. to control lighting, Instead of the traditional lamp switch button, and have diversified lighting control effect and any light color you wanted. The software integrates three kinds of our company products: 1、WF100(Single point control): The main function is point to point control, that is, connected WiFi signal only corresponds to one lighting. The single point of lighting control is divided into three modes: 1>RGB mode,2>color temperature mode,3>signal color mode; 2. WF200(Multi-point control): The main function is to control more lighting or any one of the lighting. The principle is that the master WIFI controller transfer signal to the slave controller, the received controlling signal to decide integral control or distributed control. 3. WF300(SPI control): the main function is to control different types of IC, the controlling point and LED Sequence is selectable, 83 modes are selectable in total. 4.Add device WiFi 104 you can see the videos as follow: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjYwODM1NzU3Mg==.html

About

RailControl Unit

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a retro-inspired model train controller. RailControl Unit connects wirelessly to your Märklin CS2 or CS3, giving you control over your locomotives and accessories. Fun Retro Control Experience Designed to mirror the look and feel of the Märklin Control Unit of the eighties and nineties, you're controlling your model trains the way they were meant to be controlled back in the day. Multiple Module Support - Control Unit – Your main locomotive controller with speed slider, direction control, and function buttons - Control 80 f – Add up to 9 additional controllers for multi-train operation - Keyboard – Switch turnouts and control accessories with up to 16 keyboard modules - Transformer – Just for fun, because every lay out needs it Key Features - Imitates the workings of the Märklin digital system to the smallest detail - Connect via your local network to your Märklin Central Station - Support for MM, MFX, and DCC decoder protocols for both locs and accessories - Real-time speed and direction control - Function buttons F0-F4 for lights and sounds - Stop/Go button on Control Unit and Control 80 f Multi-Platform Use RailControl Unit on iPhone for handheld control or on iPad for a larger view. Free to Try The Control Unit module is free forever. Unlock all additional modules with a single one-time purchase – no subscriptions. Requires a Märklin Central Station 2 or Central Station 3 with network connectivity. Märklin and Central Station are trademarks of Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH, registered in the U.S. and other countries. RailControl Unit is not affiliated in any way with Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH.

Screenshots

Magic Color 3.04 screens
RailControl Unit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Color 3.0 at none against RailControl Unit's 1. Magic Color 3.0 also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. RailControl Unit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Color 3.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Color 3.0 versus RailControl Unit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Color 3.0RailControl Unit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenZhen LeyNew technology Co.,LtdBoterham

In-app purchases

None

Magic Color 3.0

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RailControl Unit

One-time1
  • Unlock All Modules$2.99

Questions

Is Magic Color 3.0 free?
Magic Color 3.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RailControl Unit free?
RailControl Unit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Color 3.0 or RailControl Unit have ads?
Neither Magic Color 3.0 nor RailControl Unit shows ads.

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