Smart Device Controller vs OshiBouLite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Device Controller
Transform your smartphone into a wireless remote for model trains. It offers compatibility with Soundbox, allowing for operation or use as a wireless power pack without the Soundbox. Control your model train setups with ease.
- Wireless model train operation
- Soundbox compatibility
- Use as wireless power pack
- Smartphone remote control
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Operate model trains by wireless control! Compatible with Soundbox! Your smartphone turns into a remote controller for a model train. You can use it as a remote controller for Soundbox. You do not have to use Soundbox and use this product as a wireless power pack. Let's download "Smart Device Controller application" to your smartphone or tablet on hand.
OshiBouLite
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M5StickCとLEDテープ(15LED品)を使って空中に文字を表示できます。 本アプリで作成した文字データをM5StickCに転送して使用します。 本アプリは、OshiBouやOshiBou2の機能を制限したものです。 特徴 - 設定した文字列をLEDテープで表示可能 - データはWi-Fi経由で直接M5Stickに転送 - 表示開始は、Aボタンか振る動作 - 表示速度は2段階 - 文字色は7色から選択可能 正規版のOshiBouやOshiBou2は、複数文字の連続表示や表示方向、背景を白にすることが可能です。 使い方 1. M5stickCにWi-Fiのパスワードを設定（初回のみ） 2. Aボタン5秒押しでデータ転送待ち状態にする 3. iPhoneをM5stickCアクセスポイントへ接続 4. iPhoneアプリで文字入力をしてフォント作成を押す 5. アプリの送信ボタンでM5stickCにデータ転送する ソフトの使い方映像（OshiBouの例） https://ayamap.sakura.ne.jp/videos/oshibou_use_demo.mp4 実機での表示デモ映像（OshiBou版） https://ayamap.sakura.ne.jp/videos/oshibou_demo1.mp4 https://ayamap.sakura.ne.jp/videos/oshibou_demo2.mp4 M5StickCのプログラムはこちら https://github.com/ayamasan/OshiBou.git
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Device Controller at every 3 months against OshiBouLite's every 12 months. Smart Device Controller also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Smart Device Controller ships an update every 3 months, OshiBouLite every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Device Controller | OshiBouLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEKISUI KINZOKU CO., LTD | Atsushi Yamada |
In-app purchases
Smart Device Controller
No in-app purchases
OshiBouLite
No in-app purchases
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