NTC Micro Blue vs AlphaDisc™ CLD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NTC Micro Blue
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App for Bluetooth communication against Nutricontrol Micro series devices.
AlphaDisc™ CLD
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AlphaDisc™ CLD App — a free app that lets you access AlphaDisc™ CLD Controller for your irrigation filters on all your sites, in real time, directly from your smartphone. The CLD App interfaces with Netafim CLD Controller, which operates the automated processes that control and flush Netafim's AlphaDisc™ product range. Netafim’s AlphaDisc™ CLD is a smartphone operated controller for filtration systems that is available as integrated device for controlling one or two new filters. The AlphaDisc™ CLD system consists of two major components: The AlphaDisc™ CLD Controller and the AlphaDisc™ CLD Mobile Application. AlphaDisc™ CLD by Netafim, is our most advanced smart controller. By using the AlphaDisc™ CLD, you will be able to receive real time data regarding your filter performance, relevant alerts, technical and marketing updates. AlphaDisc™ CLD allows you to modify various parameters for your filtration system remotely. Supporting both Cloud and Bluetooth® wireless technology, AlphaDisc™ CLD allows you to connect to your filter from any mobile device or desktop, regardless of your location (while on the Cloud).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AlphaDisc™ CLD at every 3 weeks against NTC Micro Blue's every 3 months. NTC Micro Blue's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NTC Micro Blue ships an update every 3 months, AlphaDisc™ CLD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NTC Micro Blue | AlphaDisc™ CLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nutricontrol, S.L. | Netafim |
In-app purchases
NTC Micro Blue
No in-app purchases
AlphaDisc™ CLD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NTC Micro Blue free?
Is AlphaDisc™ CLD free?
Do NTC Micro Blue or AlphaDisc™ CLD have ads?
Which is updated more often, NTC Micro Blue or AlphaDisc™ CLD?
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