iRTCConnect vs Synapse ITS
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
Synapse ITS
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The SYO App allows for the remote connection to internet-enabled EDI conflict monitors to provide real-time system health and channel states as well as system logs and data insights. To learn more about connecting your EDI monitors contact your Synapse ITS representative or visit https://synapse-its.com/SYO
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Synapse ITS at every 3 weeks against iRTCConnect's every 6 months. iRTCConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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.
iRTCConnect ships an update every 6 months, Synapse ITS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRTCConnect | Synapse ITS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTC Manufacturing Inc. | VSC Synapse LLC |
In-app purchases
iRTCConnect
No in-app purchases
Synapse ITS
No in-app purchases
