Comparison

SYS Control vs BleControlsPi

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

BleControlsPi

Features
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The BLEControlsPi App allows to create various iOS controls such as Button,Toggle, Sliders, Steppers, Pickers (color, date, options) to Control a Raspberry Pi. Manipulating these controls sends their value to the Raspberry Pi (or linux device) in real time over Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE). You can also define Display controls such as Gauges and Text Displays, to create a Dashboard, where the Raspberry Pi sends info to the iPhone/iPad also in real time over Bluetooth. You can create, edit, size, and positions the controls in the app without being connected to a Raspberry Pi. However, before you can connect to, and control the Raspberry Pi you must instal the Python code (see below). IMPORTANT: You must install the free companion Python Software on the Raspberry Pi - where you define your own handlers (callback) functions that take actions on the Raspberry Pi, or fetch data on the Raspberry Pi to send to the iPhone/iPad. The code is provided with an automated installer for the Raspberry Pi. See https://github.com/bluepieapps/blecontrolspi-python and the README. The app provides 2 free controls. These can be created , deleted and re-created as often as you wish, allowing you to test any configuration, or run a simple control scheme. If you need more controls, you can use In-App Purchases to buy Control Packs (in quantity 1,3,5 or 9) for a small fee. This is not a subscription. Once you own the pack - it is yours to use. Packs allow the creation of any controls offered in the app, and any such controls can be edited, deleted and re-created at will. You can install the app on multiple iPhones/iPads that all use the same Apple ID. Controls Packs, and Controls you define on one device are synchronized to the other devices on app restart. Add a new control on your iPhone, and it will show up on your iPad. delete a controls from your iPad, and it will be deleted from your iPhone. See a video of the app at: https://youtu.be/8y3t2luLw3k See the documentation at: https://bluepieapps.com/Control-Pi-over-bluetooth/ - There is docs on how the controls, working which type of controls are available. - There is also an explanation of how you create handlers in the Python Code on the Raspberry Pi to have the RPi react to the controls you have defined.

Screenshots

SYS Control4 screens
BleControlsPi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SYS Control at none against BleControlsPi's 4. SYS Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. BleControlsPi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SYS Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SYS Control versus BleControlsPi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYS ControlBleControlsPi
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowersoft SpANormand Frenette

In-app purchases

None

SYS Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BleControlsPi

One-time4
  • Controls Pack 1$0.99
  • Controls Pack 3$2.69
  • Controls Pack 5$3.99
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  • Controls Pack 9$6.99

Questions

Is SYS Control free?
SYS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BleControlsPi free?
BleControlsPi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SYS Control or BleControlsPi have ads?
Neither SYS Control nor BleControlsPi shows ads.

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