Comparison

Serial Control vs Ampere

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

Head to head
About

Serial Control

Create custom interfaces for serial devices from your smartphone or tablet. Design control pages with buttons and sliders, build command libraries, and automate actions based on device responses. Seamlessly integrate with StarTech.com serial products.

Highlights
  • Customizable control interfaces
  • Command library builder
  • Event-based action automation
  • Automatic device detection
  • Integrated account control
  • HEX and ASCII command editor
Features
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Serial Device Application Software for iOS Build and customize your own serial control interface from your smartphone, tablet, or web browser Features • Use with your existing StarTech.com serial products (for example, NETRS232, NETRS2321P, NETRS232485, NETRS232485W) • Issue console commands, build a command library, or design a control page that’s tailored to your application, complete with buttons, sliders, and switches. • Easily set up events based on response types, and map actions to run when an event occurs. • The app automatically detects the StarTech.com serial devices that are connected to your network. • Integrated account control lets you create an account, save settings, and share it across multiple devices. • Includes a HEX and ACSII command editor. • Conveniently test commands as you edit them.

About

Ampere

Measure your device's charging speed with different chargers, cables, and wireless sources. Track app battery usage, estimate remaining time for activities, and compare charging accessories to find the best ones.

Highlights
  • Measure charging speed
  • Compare chargers and cables
  • Estimate remaining usage time
  • Track app battery usage
  • Create custom reference tables
Features
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Introducing Ampere Battery Check - your ultimate companion for everything battery, charging, and power on your device. Ampere gives you a fast, accurate way to measure real charging speed, compare chargers and cables, and understand exactly how your battery is performing right now. Whether you want to find the fastest charger in your home, test a new USB-C cable, or check if a wireless pad is really delivering the watts it promises, Ampere puts the numbers in your hand in seconds. KEY FEATURES - Accurate charging speed test: measure real-time charging current (mA) from any charger, cable, or wireless pad. - Charger comparison: benchmark wall adapters, car chargers, power banks, and wireless chargers side by side. - Cable & wire testing: instantly spot slow, damaged, or low-quality USB, Lightning, and USB-C cables. - Wireless charging check: verify that your Qi or MagSafe pad delivers the speed it advertises. - Battery health insights: track capacity, voltage, temperature, and overall condition over time. - Remaining usage time: see how long your battery will last for browsing, calls, video, music, gaming, and standby. - Charging history & logs: review past charging sessions to find the best charger for daily use. - Smart notifications: get alerts when charging is complete or when a slow charger is detected. - Clean, simple interface: clear readouts, no clutter, no confusing jargon. WHY AMPERE - Save time by always picking the fastest working charger. - Save money by identifying bad cables before you replace your device. - Protect your battery by avoiding weak or unstable power sources. - Travel smart by testing hotel, airport, and car chargers on the go. PERFECT FOR - Anyone frustrated by slow charging. - Users comparing new chargers, power banks, or MagSafe accessories. - Tech enthusiasts who want real data about their device's power. - Travelers, students, gamers, and heavy phone users. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Ampere Battery Check. 2. Plug in your charger or place your device on a wireless pad. 3. Watch live charging speed, voltage, and battery status update in real time. 4. Compare results and choose the best charger and cable for you. Stop guessing which charger or cable is actually fast. Download Ampere Battery Check today and take full control of your battery, charging speed, and device power - all from one beautifully simple app.

Screenshots

Serial Control4 screens
Ampere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serial Control at none against Ampere's 1. Serial Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Ampere's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price 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. Ampere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Serial Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serial Control ships an update every 5 weeks, Ampere every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Serial Control versus Ampere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerial ControlAmpere
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarTech.comCrioSoft LLC

Customer experience

Serial Control

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

Ampere

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative75.6%

Bugs and requests

Serial Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ampere

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Fails to complete testing
  • Incorrect wattage readings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Historical data logging
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Wireless charging support

In-app purchases

None

Serial Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ampere

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Serial Control free?
Serial Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ampere free?
Ampere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Serial Control or Ampere have ads?
Ampere shows ads; Serial Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Serial Control or Ampere?
Serial Control ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ampere every 3 months. Most recently, Serial Control was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ampere on October 26, 2026.

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