Thingsee Entry vs Wifi Rig CTRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Thingsee Entry
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Thingsee Entry enables you to instantly see the data from Haltian IoT Starter Kit devices in a simple and visual format. With Thingsee Entry you can add Thingsee sensors by reading the QR code, read and monitor sensor values in real-time, view historical data, and receive alerts.
Wifi Rig CTRL
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WifiRigCTRL is a controller app that lets you remotely operate an amateur (ham) radio transceiver from your iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi. Two ways to connect: 1. Via Raspberry Pi (Hamlib/FastAPI) โ CAT control for a wide range of rigs, plus RX audio, CW, FT8 and APRS 2. Direct CI-V โ connect to an IC-705 / IC-9700 on the same Wi-Fi, no Raspberry Pi required for basic operation โ Features - Real-time display of RX frequency, mode and signal strength (S-meter) - Change frequency, mode, TX power, squelch and filter width - Play received audio through the speaker (with noise reduction) - PTT ON/OFF and microphone audio transmission - Wi-Fi PTT (PTT control via external devices such as M5Atom) - CW decoding (multi-station, up to 5) and CW transmit (presets, WPM control) - BLE CW keyer support (connect DualKey-BLE / RemoteKeyer-BLE over Bluetooth) - FT8/FT4 decode and transmit - APRS beacon transmission (with smartphone GPS) - Multiple profiles (switch between connection targets) - API key authentication and remote access over WireGuard VPN โ What you need (important) This app does not work on its own. You must have one of the following (your own hardware): - A set-up Raspberry Pi Zero 2W connected to your radio (Hamlib/FastAPI installed), or - An IC-705 / IC-9700 (for direct CI-V connection) Connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. Raspberry Pi setup instructions and firmware are published on GitHub: https://github.com/ji1ore/M5CoreHamCAT โ Who it's for For licensed amateur radio operators who have a compatible radio setup. This app contains no ads and no usage tracking. Any information is used only on your device and is never sent to external servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wifi Rig CTRL at every 3 days against Thingsee Entry's every 5 weeks. Thingsee Entry's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thingsee Entry ships an update every 5 weeks, Wifi Rig CTRL every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Thingsee Entry | Wifi Rig CTRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haltian Oy | JIRO UENO |
In-app purchases
Thingsee Entry
No in-app purchases
Wifi Rig CTRL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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