Comparison

OwnControl vs Network Map

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

Head to head
About

OwnControl

Features
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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.

About

Network Map

Features
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Network Map provides fast, intuitive access to global electricity infrastructure. Built for energy professionals, it enables users to explore transmission lines, substations, renewable energy projects, and distribution networks across the National Electricity Market. Designed for planners, developers, analysts, and consultants, Network Map supports critical decisions with location-aware tools and spatial insights. Key Features: * National coverage of electricity networks * Detailed substation, transmission, and renewable asset data * Location-based tools for identifying nearby infrastructure * Optimized for fast access on mobile and tablet Supports project planning, investment analysis, and feasibility studies Network Map helps reduce time spent navigating static datasets by providing a single, integrated map-based platform. Whether in the office or in the field, access the infrastructure data you need, when you need it.

Screenshots

OwnControl4 screens
Network Map1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Network Map at every 5 days against OwnControl's every 22 months. Network Map also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). 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

OwnControl ships an update every 22 months, Network Map every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OwnControl versus Network Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwnControlNetwork Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS.KoepgeRosetta Analytics

In-app purchases

None

OwnControl

No in-app purchases

None

Network Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OwnControl free?
OwnControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Map free?
Network Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OwnControl or Network Map have ads?
Neither OwnControl nor Network Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OwnControl or Network Map?
OwnControl ships an update every 22 months, and Network Map every 5 days. Most recently, OwnControl was updated on October 3, 2026 and Network Map on September 25, 2026.

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