Comparison

Ark Smart Hub vs iThrottle BTX

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

Head to head

Ark Smart Hub

Making your adventure easy

About

Ark Smart Hub

Features

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The ARK Smart Hub features apps which will make your next off-road 4X4 adventure safe, simple and informative.

About

iThrottle BTX

Features

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iThrottle Controller App – Take full control of your vehicle’s throttle response straight from your smartphone. Personalise your experience by selecting from three unique interface layouts and a range of colour themes to match your vehicle’s interior. Instantly switch between driving modes including Boost, Towing, Crawl, Winch, Sand/Mud, Economy, and more. Fine-tune every mode to create the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and style for any driving condition.

Screenshots

Ark Smart Hub4 screens

iThrottle BTX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iThrottle BTX at every 2 months against Ark Smart Hub's every 9 months. Ark Smart Hub's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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

Ark Smart Hub ships an update every 9 months, iThrottle BTX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Ark Smart Hub versus iThrottle BTX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Ark Smart Hub	iThrottle BTX
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	54 MB	31 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Ark Corporation Pty Ltd	iThrottle Australia Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Ark Smart Hub

No in-app purchases

None

iThrottle BTX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ark Smart Hub free?

Ark Smart Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is iThrottle BTX free?

iThrottle BTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Ark Smart Hub or iThrottle BTX have ads?

Neither Ark Smart Hub nor iThrottle BTX shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Ark Smart Hub or iThrottle BTX?

Ark Smart Hub ships an update every 9 months, and iThrottle BTX every 2 months. Most recently, Ark Smart Hub was updated on October 6, 2026 and iThrottle BTX on October 5, 2026.