MyCanesim Lite vs NTC Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyCanesim Lite
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MyCanesim Lite is a simplified version of the full MyCanesim sugarcane simulation system. It calculates the water balance and crop growth of sugarcane crops in South Africa and Swaziland from a few basic inputs and assumptions. It can be used for bench marking and forecasting yields and water use.
NTC Control
This app enables quick diagnostics and basic setup for GLONASS trackers. Connect via Bluetooth for close-range access or remotely via the internet to manage device parameters, update firmware, and send commands.
- Bluetooth and internet connectivity
- Display current telemetry
- Download black box data
- Configure monitoring parameters
- Synchronize time
- Update device firmware
- Send commands to device
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NTC Control is designed for quick diagnostics and basic configuration of the START, SMART, and SIGNAL GPS trackers. The application allows you to connect to and manage devices either locally via Bluetooth or remotely over the Internet. Supported device series: • S-20xx (Internet only) • S-24xx (Internet only) • S-26xx (Internet only) • S-45xx (Internet and Bluetooth) • S-47xx (Internet and Bluetooth) Key Features • View real-time telemetry • Download TMI files (black box data) from the device • Upload downloaded telemetry to a monitoring server • Configure basic parameters of the device • Synchronize device time • Update device firmware • Send standard and custom commands to the device Connection Methods • Bluetooth • Internet (via the RCS service) Permissions The application may request the following permissions: • Bluetooth — required to connect to supported devices. • Contacts — optional. Allows the application to display the contact list when connected to a device via the Internet (RCS). To send application logs to technical support: • Open Settings from the main screen. • Select Application Logs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NTC Control at every 4 weeks against MyCanesim Lite's every 46 months. NTC Control also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyCanesim Lite ships an update every 46 months, NTC Control every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyCanesim Lite | NTC Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roedolf Johannes Nieuwenhuis | Viacheslav Kulikov |
In-app purchases
MyCanesim Lite
No in-app purchases
NTC Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyCanesim Lite free?
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