Comparison

TCP vs TOPConfig

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

Head to head
About

TCP

Features
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TCP-485 Config is the Full Gauge Controls TCP-485 Wi-Fi Log converter configuration application, with features such as: Search network converters, changing device parameters, remote firmware upgrade, and more. This converter enables communication between Full Gauge Controls controllers with Sitrad over a Wi-Fi and Ethernet data network using the standard TCP/IP communication. It also has internal memory (datalogger) for data storage.

About

TOPConfig

Features
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This mobile app helps users to connect, configure and set up Turing's IIoT devices.

Screenshots

TCP4 screens
TOPConfig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TCP at every 3 months against TOPConfig's every 6 months. TCP also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCP ships an update every 3 months, TOPConfig every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
TCP versus TOPConfig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCPTOPConfig
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months โ€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size41 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFull Gauge ControlsSpaceAgeLabs

In-app purchases

None

TCP

No in-app purchases

None

TOPConfig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCP free?
TCP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOPConfig free?
TOPConfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCP or TOPConfig have ads?
Neither TCP nor TOPConfig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCP or TOPConfig?
TCP ships an update every 3 months, and TOPConfig every 6 months. Most recently, TCP was updated on November 3, 2026 and TOPConfig on November 8, 2026.

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