Comparison

Walabot DIY vs OneControl Auto

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • See through walls
  • Locate studs
  • Detect pipes
  • Find wires
  • Works on drywall
  • Detects up to 4 inches deep
Features
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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 **

About

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.

Highlights
  • Monitor trailer tire pressure
  • Control trailer brake output
  • Prevent trailer sway
  • Create and save towing profiles
  • Real-time adjustments while towing
Features
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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

Screenshots

Walabot DIY4 screens
OneControl Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Walabot DIY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 793 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Walabot DIY's written reviews are positive against 6% of OneControl Auto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, OneControl Auto monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Walabot DIY versus OneControl Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalabot DIYOneControl Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (320 ratings) — better2.7 (793 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews — better5.7% of reviews
Number of ratings320793 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB188 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVayyar Imaging LTDLippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

Walabot DIY

All ratings320 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative20.0%

OneControl Auto

All ratings793 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative92.0%

User reviews

Walabot DIY

From 320 App Store ratings

What 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 793 App Store ratings

What 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

None

Walabot DIY

No in-app purchases

None

OneControl Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Walabot DIY free?
Walabot DIY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneControl Auto free?
OneControl Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Walabot DIY or OneControl Auto?
Walabot DIY is rated higher. Walabot DIY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while OneControl Auto averages 2.7 from 793 ratings.
Do Walabot DIY or OneControl Auto have ads?
Neither Walabot DIY nor OneControl Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walabot DIY or OneControl Auto?
Walabot DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, and OneControl Auto monthly. Most recently, Walabot DIY was updated on October 19, 2026 and OneControl Auto on October 20, 2026.

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