Walabot DIY vs OneControl Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Walabot DIY
Visualize the inside of your walls with this device and app combination. It acts like an X-ray, locating studs, pipes, and wires up to 4 inches deep. Ideal for confident drilling and renovation projects.
- See through walls
- Locate studs
- Detect pipes
- Find wires
- Works on drywall
- Detects up to 4 inches deep
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Walabot DIY lets you see through your walls! Connect your Walabot DIY device (available at www.walabot.com/diy) to your phone for instant “X-Ray” vision. • Locates studs, pipes, wires, and movement • Works on drywall • Detects up to 4 inches / 10 centimeters deep Want to hang a TV? See where the studs, the wires, and the pipes are and drill with confidence! Perfect for DIY-ers, plumbers, contractors, carpenters, renovators, installers, and more. Winner of “best tool” by: ESPN, This Old House, Popular Mechanics, CES and over a dozen more publications! Million walls scanned with the Walabot DIY! Learn more/order now at walabot.com ** Compatible from iPhone7 and above **
OneControl Auto
Control and monitor your trailer remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust brake settings, track tire pressure, and prevent trailer sway for a safer towing experience. Save custom profiles for different trailers and payloads.
- Monitor trailer tire pressure
- Control trailer brake output
- Prevent trailer sway
- Create and save towing profiles
- Real-time adjustments while towing
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Manage Your Trailer from the Palm of Your Hand Take the helm and command your trailer from the palm of your hand. The OneControl Auto™ app works on iOS smartphones and makes it easy to monitor and control your trailer as you tow. Simply connect the app through Bluetooth® and control your brake controller while monitoring tire pressure and preventing trailer sway. With OneControl Auto you can make changes while towing in real-time and even create and save profiles for towing specific trailers or payloads. Compatible with CURT Tire Linc™ TPMS Monitor, Echo™ Brake Controllers & True Course Auto™ Sway Controller Tire Linc allows you to monitor your tire pressure in real time while on the road and helps you to prevent over or under-inflated tires, which can quickly lead to a dangerous blowout. CURT Echo brake controllers feature Bluetooth™ connectivity and allow you to monitor and adjust your brake level output and brake sensitivity from your smartphone. CURT True Course Auto is an automated system that prevents trailer sway when unexpected events occur, such as emergency maneuvers, high wind conditions or when tire blowouts happen. Note: Products sold separately With OneControl Auto You Can Easily: - Monitor trailer tire pressure - Control trailer brake output and sensitivity - Prevent trailer sway and avoid accidents
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Walabot DIY at 78% against OneControl Auto's 6%. Walabot DIY also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Walabot DIY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 321 and 820 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Walabot DIY's written reviews are positive against 6% of OneControl Auto's.
Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, OneControl Auto every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Walabot DIY | OneControl Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (321 ratings) — better | 2.7 (820 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews — better | 5.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 321 | 820 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vayyar Imaging LTD | Lippert Components, Inc. |
Customer experience
Walabot DIY
OneControl Auto
User reviews
Walabot DIY
From 321 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate stud and object detection
- 👍 Helpful for DIY projects
- 🔍 Ability to see inside walls
- 💡 Innovative technology
- 🎯 Pinpoints stud locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔄 Frequent recalibration required
- 🔧 Needs additional accessories for full functionality
- 📱 Inconvenient to use with phone
OneControl Auto
From 820 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as expected
- 🚀 Brakes work well
- 🤖 Bluetooth connectivity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnections
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location permissions
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🤯 Confusing and buggy app
- ⚠️ Dangerous braking issues
Bugs and requests
Walabot DIY
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or disconnects frequently
- Inaccurate readings or missed objects
- Compatibility issues with newer phones
Requested features
4 requests- Integrated display instead of phone app
- Improved calibration process
- Compatibility with more wall types
- Automatic stud detection
OneControl Auto
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes on location permissions screen
- Brakes locking up unexpectedly
- App unable to connect to Bluetooth device
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved Bluetooth stability
- Ability to use old app
In-app purchases
Walabot DIY
No in-app purchases
OneControl Auto
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Walabot DIY free?
Is OneControl Auto free?
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