SunFounder Controller vs SunRoof
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SunFounder Controller
This app acts as a virtual remote control for robot kits powered by ESP32 and Raspberry Pi. It offers customizable controls like radar ranging, tracking, sliders, buttons, and arrow keys for interactive robot operation.
- Virtual remote control
- ESP32 and Raspberry Pi compatibility
- Radar ranging control
- Three-channel tracking
- Customizable control layout
- Sliders, buttons, and arrow keys
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Sunfounder Controller is a virtual remote control APP, used to control ESP32 and Raspberry Pi-based robot kits. The APP integrates controls such as radar ranging, three-channel tracking, sliders, buttons, and arrow keys. Users can customize the arrangement of these controls according to their own preferences.
SunRoof
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SunRoof-App is an innovative app that enables users to conveniently adjust the transparency of automotive sunroof glass through a Bluetooth communication module, providing a smarter and more comfortable driving experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SunRoof at every 2 days against SunFounder Controller's every 3 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.
SunFounder Controller ships an update every 3 months, SunRoof every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunFounder Controller | SunRoof |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Maker Stars Technology Co., Ltd. | ELAN Microelectronics Corp. |
Bugs and requests
SunFounder Controller
Reported bugs
2 issues- App disconnects and requires reinstallation to reconnect
- Link button is off-screen on iPhone XS Max
Requested features
2 requests- Add a list-box or radio-button widget class
- More warm functions
SunRoof
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SunFounder Controller
No in-app purchases
SunRoof
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SunFounder Controller free?
Is SunRoof free?
Do SunFounder Controller or SunRoof have ads?
Which is updated more often, SunFounder Controller or SunRoof?
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