OwnControl vs CoreUnit
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.
CoreUnit
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CoreUnit is a simple yet powerful utility designed for your daily life. Convert everything from basic units to complex date calculations in one clean, intuitive interface. No more searching for different calculators – CoreUnit has the core essentials you need. Key Features: - Unit Conversion: Easily convert Length, Speed, Weight, Volume, and Area. - Date Converter: Seamlessly switch between Solar and Lunar calendars. - Date Calculator: Calculate D-Days and add/subtract days from any specific date. - Modern Interface: A clean, ad-supported free service with a focus on user experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OwnControl at none against CoreUnit's shown. CoreUnit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OwnControl ships an update every 22 months, CoreUnit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OwnControl | CoreUnit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S.Koepge | Younghan Kim |
In-app purchases
OwnControl
No in-app purchases
CoreUnit
No in-app purchases









