Comparison

Tech Wizard vs APS Control

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

Head to head
About

Tech Wizard

This app helps bowling centers quickly identify and resolve mechanical and technical issues. It provides step-by-step solutions, video tutorials, and real-time notifications for trouble calls. Manage issues and create manual calls with a new approach to technical support.

Highlights
  • Identifies malfunction causes
  • Provides video tutorials
  • Real-time trouble call notifications
  • Manages issues and creates manual calls
  • Integrates with trouble call systems
Features
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Tech Wizard solves the most common mechanical and technical problems of your bowling center. In seconds, you will know the cause of the problem and how to fix it. Whether you need to find technical/mechanical support or spare parts for you pinspotter, Tech Wizard is the app you need as it offers a completely new approach to managing mechanical issues. Tech Wizard: • Identifies the cause of the malfunction so that you can act promptly • Provides you with additional video tutorials • Sends real-time notifications about new trouble calls • Gives you the possibility to manage issues and create manual calls • Integrates with Trouble call system

About

APS Control

This system provides amusement operators with a secure, cashless payment solution and comprehensive data tracking for all games across multiple locations. It enables remote management of games, performance monitoring, and automated notifications for maintenance and prize levels.

Highlights
  • Cashless payment (RFID, card, QR code)
  • Remote game performance tracking
  • Operator portal for game management
  • Automated maintenance and prize alerts
  • Field collection and route oversight
  • Player loyalty program integration
  • E-ticket support
Features
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Amusement Payment System (APS) is an affordable, secure cashless payment and data tracking system that allows amusement operators of all sizes to conveniently and remotely manage and monitor the performance of all games across all locations. Performance Tracking – The ability to remotely track earnings as well as tickets and merchandise dispensed for all games across all locations. Operator Portal Access – An intuitive platform that allows operators to manage their games and devices; view earnings, payout and field collection reports; receive maintenance alerts; and track and solve service issues with an integrated service ticket system. Automatic Notifications – Alerts can be received as text messages, push notifications, emails or in-app notifications when a game’s prizes are low, games haven’t been played for a specified amount of time and more. Field Collection Reports – Supervise the field collection process and analyze results. Route Oversight – Map out which locations need to be serviced in the order that makes most sense. Asset Management – Track the lifetime value of each owned game. Cashless Payment – The ability to utilize RFID “tap to pay”, card swipe, EMV and QR code payment technology instead of cash, coins and tokens. E-Ticket Support – Virtual tickets saved on Player Cards replace the need for physical tickets. Player Loyalty – With a unique code associated to each Player Card, operators have the capability to track individual customer activity and create a player loyalty program that encourages repeat visits. Customizable Devices – The devices’ screens can be rebranded to match the look and feel of each location. Legacy Equipment Compatibility – Technology can be implemented with all existing and newly-manufactured games. Game Connect - Via an open API available to amusement manufacturers, Game Connect provides the following advanced features to operators: adjust game settings remotely to eliminate unnecessary location visits; and track players’ scores and achievements to nurture competition with high-score leaderboards, tournaments and leagues.

Screenshots

Tech Wizard4 screens
APS Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: APS Control at 5.0 against Tech Wizard's 3.2. Tech Wizard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APS Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tech Wizard has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tech Wizard ships an update every 3 months, APS Control every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tech Wizard versus APS Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTech WizardAPS Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQubicaAMF Europe SpaRaw Thrills, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Tech Wizard

No in-app purchases

None

APS Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tech Wizard free?
Tech Wizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APS Control free?
APS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tech Wizard or APS Control?
APS Control is rated higher. Tech Wizard averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while APS Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tech Wizard or APS Control have ads?
Neither Tech Wizard nor APS Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tech Wizard or APS Control?
Tech Wizard ships an update every 3 months, and APS Control every 12 months. Most recently, Tech Wizard was updated on August 2, 2026 and APS Control on July 6, 2026.

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