Comparison

SYS Control vs Tracebook

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

Head to head
About

SYS Control

This application provides intuitive control over Powersoft's Dynamic Music Distribution systems. Users can easily manage audio sources, adjust zone levels, and recall system configurations through a simplified interface. Connect to your system via network scan or QR code for seamless audio management.

Highlights
  • Select audio sources
  • Control zone levels
  • Recall system configurations
  • Network scanning for connection
  • QR code connection
Features
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The SYS Control app allows the control of Powersoft's Dynamic Music Distribution systems. With its simplified interface, users can easily select audio sources, control the level of zones, recall different system configurations, and much more. CONTROL ANY SYSTEM Connect to a system by scanning the network in the Home page, or simply tap the Scan QR Tag button to open the control interface. SELECT THE AUDIO SOURCE Change the music content for one or more zones by just tapping the “Source” button and selecting it from the list of available sources. ADJUST THE LEVEL Control the level of any zone real-time, via the level sliders. For larger systems you can also adjust the level of a group of zones simultaneously. APPLY SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Recall entire system setups in the “Scenes” page, by just tapping and holding the desired scene. Requirements: A Powersoft’s Dynamic Music Distribution system running in the same Wi-Fi network.

About

Tracebook

Features
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Tracebook is an independent public non-profit community that promotes the open exchange of loudspeaker system reference data measured by audio professionals for audio professionals. The app is an iOS version of the Tracebook website found at https://trace-book.org. The reference data includes: • Magnitude • Phase • Coherence • Measurement details

Screenshots

SYS Control4 screens
Tracebook3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tracebook at every 3 weeks against SYS Control's every 4 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

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

SYS Control ships an update every 4 months, Tracebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SYS Control versus Tracebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYS ControlTracebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowersoft SpAMarcus Painter

In-app purchases

None

SYS Control

No in-app purchases

None

Tracebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYS Control free?
SYS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracebook free?
Tracebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SYS Control or Tracebook have ads?
Neither SYS Control nor Tracebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYS Control or Tracebook?
SYS Control ships an update every 4 months, and Tracebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, SYS Control was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tracebook on September 13, 2026.

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