iRTCConnect vs PedApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRTCConnect
This app connects to school zone flasher systems via Bluetooth, allowing remote programming, timing adjustments, and relay control. It also displays directions to timeswitch locations on a map.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote programming
- Timing adjustments
- Clock read/write
- Manual relay control
- Map directions to devices
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This APP is intended to be used with RTC Manufacturing school zone flasher systems. The APP will allow you to: > Connect to field devices directly through Bluetooth adapter placed on the timeswitch. This allows you to program the device from up to 40 feet away. > Change timing for storms or special events. > Read and write the clocks in the field. > Examine programming. > Manual control a relay on or off. > Show directions from users current position on map to any timeswitch location. You can use your agencyname / username and password in order to use this APP. Please email appsupport@rtc-traffic.com for any information or help. Thank you RTC Manufacturing 817 860 1217
PedApp
This app allows pedestrians to wirelessly activate crosswalk signals, providing audible cues for walk phases and clearance times. It offers enhanced features for visually impaired users, including APS identification and location.
- Wireless pedestrian signal actuation
- Audible walk and clearance phase indications
- Countdown timer for pedestrian clearance
- Identification and location of accessible pedestrian signals
- User selection of desired crossing
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The Polara PedApp is for all pedestrians to wirelessly push/actuate/place a pedestrian call/walk request. Compatible with Polara iNS Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). Enhanced features for visually impaired pedestrians include identification and location of APS. When activated App will alert pedestrian of nearby APS crossing and allow user to choose desired crossing. Corresponding APS's locate tone will increase in volume and APS will receive a push/actuation signal from the App to place a pedestrian call/walk request. The App can provide audible indications for Walk, Don't Walk, Pedestrian Clearance (including audible countdown if desired) phases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iRTCConnect at 4.7 against PedApp's 4.3. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
iRTCConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
iRTCConnect ships an update every 6 months, PedApp every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRTCConnect | PedApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTC Manufacturing Inc. | Polara Engineering, Inc. |
Customer experience
iRTCConnect
PedApp
In-app purchases
iRTCConnect
No in-app purchases
PedApp
No in-app purchases
