SunFounder Controller vs CyanSensor
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.
CyanSensor
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Cyan Sensor est l'application qui connecte vos capteurs ModuleAir et NebuleAir, des capteurs citoyens, transparents et open source, et affiche leurs mesures en temps réel • suivez tous vos capteurs en un coup d'œil • consultez les données en direct et l'historique • connectez un capteur à votre Wi-Fi en quelques secondes • personnalisez les mesures et l'affichage de chaque appareil
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CyanSensor at every 2 weeks against SunFounder Controller's every 3 months. SunFounder Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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, CyanSensor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunFounder Controller | CyanSensor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Maker Stars Technology Co., Ltd. | AirCarto |
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
CyanSensor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SunFounder Controller
No in-app purchases
CyanSensor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SunFounder Controller free?
Is CyanSensor free?
Do SunFounder Controller or CyanSensor have ads?
Which is updated more often, SunFounder Controller or CyanSensor?
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