AccuRad vs RIDcontrol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AccuRad
This app provides a mobile interface for a personal radiation detector, enabling real-time data relay for emergency responders. It connects to various management software and offers instructional videos for device operation.
- Real-time geospatial and radiological data relay
- Connects to RadResponder, Sigma, and SpirVIEW software
- Library of how-to videos for device operation
- Intuitive interface with user-friendly navigation
- Secure data sharing compliant with international standards
- Remote reachback connectivity
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Seamless Smartphone Communication Solutions ---------------------------------------------------------- The AccuRad App is the companion mobile interface for the Mirion AccuRad PRD, and also the bridge between emergency responders on the ground and command center software, providing real-time geospatial and radiological data relay so agencies can get access to the information they need, when and where they need it. ====================== ACCESS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS ====================== CONNECTED The AccuRad app can be used to connect and transmit device data to a variety of management software platforms, including RadResponder, Sigma and SpirVIEW software. INFORMED The app has a library of how-to videos, to aid in the operation and maintenance of the AccuRad PRD. SIMPLE The app has an intuitive interface with basic navigation and a user-friendly menu, making it easy to view information, modify settings and set up remote reachback connections. SECURE The AccuRad PRD complies with all relevant current international standards (IEC, IAEA, ANSI) for data sharing, which includes messaging (email, SMS) and reachback connectivity. ==================== ABOUT THE ACCURAD PRD ==================== The AccuRad personal radiation detector (PRD) is built to help first responders and law enforcement detect and locate sources of harmful nuclear radiation, to keep their people and the public safe. It’s the first PRD developed in close collaboration with in-the-field professionals, resulting in a world-class radiation detection device that works like they do – it's tough, consistent, and in it for the long haul.
RIDcontrol
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RIDcontrol is an app that can be used to remotely control, manage and configure Radionuclide Identifying Devices (RID)'s based on the Target F501/F901 device class. The app is only useful in combination with a compatible RID (see below). Without such hardware, the app is useless. Supported instruments: Target F501/F901, CAEN DiscoveRAD, Graetz RadXplore-ident, Rapiscan 501/901.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AccuRad at every 5 months against RIDcontrol's every 11 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AccuRad ships an update every 5 months, RIDcontrol every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | AccuRad | RIDcontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mirion Technologies, Inc. | Target Systemelektronik GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
AccuRad
No in-app purchases
RIDcontrol
No in-app purchases








