Comparison

Bluebits vs iControlRemote

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

Head to head

Control your pivot remotely.

Free

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About

Bluebits

Features

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Bluebits is a remote user interface for appliances manufactured by TALGIL Computing & Control Ltd. Application communicates with appliances over Bluetooth Low Energy radio (BLE). Please download and use this application only if you have these kind of appliances in your possession. For more information contact vendor support from http://www.talgil.com.

About

iControlRemote

Features

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Connect your mobile to your iControlRemote device and manage your irrigation system effortlessly. • Log in just once — no need to enter your credentials every time. • Stay informed with real-time alerts and push notifications about your pivot’s status. Whether you're in the field or at home, you’ll always know how your pivot is performing.

Screenshots

Bluebits4 screens

iControlRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iControlRemote at every 2 months against Bluebits's every 16 months. Bluebits's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluebits ships an update every 16 months, iControlRemote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Bluebits versus iControlRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Bluebits	iControlRemote
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 16 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	47 MB	37 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Talgil	Proxima Systems SL

In-app purchases

None

Bluebits

No in-app purchases

None

iControlRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluebits free?

Bluebits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is iControlRemote free?

iControlRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Bluebits or iControlRemote have ads?

Neither Bluebits nor iControlRemote shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Bluebits or iControlRemote?

Bluebits ships an update every 16 months, and iControlRemote every 2 months. Most recently, Bluebits was updated on September 9, 2026 and iControlRemote on September 19, 2026.