OwnControl vs Remove Tracking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OwnControl
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Own Control brings your home automation on your IOS devices. The app especially created to control ©Particle Photon devices native. App Features: - special support for ©Particle Photon - control your devices via HTTP Get Request - iCloud support (sync between devices) - import and export function This app was created to bring you ©Particle Photon projects easily on any IOS device and especially on the apple watch. To get additional control over other devices the App support controls via the "http get function". With this App you can bundle all your home automation in one place. To all the ©Particle Photon owner you can comfortable create a control by choosing your function or variable via a Picker and bring it on your device. Check my homepage for an example of how to use this app.
Remove Tracking
This utility app helps you protect your privacy by removing tracking parameters from URLs before sharing them. You can clean links instantly, save them for later, or process multiple URLs in bulk for simplified and secure link management.
- Strip tracking parameters from URLs
- Share cleaned URLs instantly
- Save cleaned URLs for later
- Organize and send multiple links in bulk
- Simplified URL management
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Introducing Remove Tracking, the ultimate solution for cleaner and secure URL sharing. Effortlessly strip away tracking parameters from your links to protect your privacy. Share pristine URLs instantly or save them for later use. Organize and send multiple cleaned links in bulk with ease. Enjoy seamless, secure, and simplified URL management with Remove Tracking. Download now and take control of your digital privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OwnControl at none against Remove Tracking's 2. Remove Tracking's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Remove Tracking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. OwnControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
OwnControl ships an update every 22 months, Remove Tracking every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OwnControl | Remove Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephan Koepge | Laszlo Tuss |
In-app purchases
OwnControl
No in-app purchases
Remove Tracking
- Yearly Pro Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Purchase$9.99
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