Comparison

Electrical Troubleshooting MS vs Learn Control Systems

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

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About

Electrical Troubleshooting MS

Learn to troubleshoot electrical circuits with a virtual voltmeter and PLC logic. This app offers 17 random electrical problems for a challenging learning experience, allowing you to practice identifying issues in motor starters and control circuits.

Highlights
  • 17 random electrical problems
  • Virtual voltmeter with probes
  • Animated motor starter
  • Switch between schematic and PLC logic
  • Troubleshooting Assistant
  • Normal and troubleshooting modes
Features
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Totally FREE! No ads or pop-ups! How this App Works: This app has 17 different electrical problems that are randomly selected to provide a fun and challenging learning experience. It is certain to help you become more proficient in troubleshooting with a voltmeter. The motor starter is animated so that you can SEE the different contact configurations between forward and reverse. Another unique feature of this app is the ability to instantly switch back and forth between the control schematic and the real time PLC logic. There is also a "Troubleshooting Assistant" to help test the control circuit and find the problems. The app is initially in normal mode. This allows you to experience: - How a reversing starter works. - How to use the virtual voltmeter probes to measure voltages at various test points (small black squares, which turn red when the voltmeter makes contact with them) in the control circuit. - Analyze the PLC logic, when the starter is in various control modes Run (FWD & Rev), Off and Auto (FWD & REV). The HMI only has control in Auto. The selector switches work as indicated by control circuit. After the you understand how the motor starter works in the various control modes, you can check your troubleshooting skills by going to "Settings" (touch the 'More' button (at the top of the app) and then the gear icon) and selecting troubleshooting mode. Touch the "Arrow Back" icon to return to the control schematic. You will notice that the screen background has turned a light green, indicating that it is in troubleshooting mode and has a problem that needs to be found. Use the "Troubleshooting assistant" at the top, right side of the control schematic to help set the operator switches for testing. Use the voltmeter probes and PLC logic screen to identify the problem. Once you believe that you have identified the problem, touch "Problem Identified" button at the top of the app. A list of possible problems will appear. If you cannot determine the problem, at the bottom of the list, there is an item to provide the answer. If you desire to put the control system back in to normal (Non Troubleshooting Mode - No electrical problems) to learn more about how it is suppose to work, go to the settings section and unselect "Troubleshooting Mode". It is truly a great learning tool for anybody that wants to be able to fully utilize a voltmeter to troubleshoot a control circuit.

About

Learn Control Systems

Features
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This app is a great resource to learn about Control Systems. The app is engineered to make users perfect understanding common Control Systems questions by studying for a very short amount of time. Audio functionality and bookmarking is available throughout the app on chapter, section, study mode and quiz modes. The app will help you learn the correct pronunciation of terminologies used in Control Systems using English language. Following are the main features of this app 1. Supports pronouncing Control Systems terminologies in English Language 2. Uses Text to Speech Engine for Audio Functionality 3. Quizzes 4. Study Mode 5. Bookmarking Study Flashcards and Quiz Questions 6. Progress Indicators for Every Chapter 7. Visualization for Overall Progress

Screenshots

Electrical Troubleshooting MS4 screens
Learn Control Systems4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electrical Troubleshooting MS at none against Learn Control Systems's 1. Electrical Troubleshooting MS also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Learn Control Systems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Electrical Troubleshooting MS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrical Troubleshooting MS ships an update weekly, Learn Control Systems every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Electrical Troubleshooting MS versus Learn Control Systems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical Troubleshooting MSLearn Control Systems
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WhiteGhumman Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Electrical Troubleshooting MS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Control Systems

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Electrical Troubleshooting MS free?
Electrical Troubleshooting MS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Control Systems free?
Learn Control Systems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Electrical Troubleshooting MS or Learn Control Systems have ads?
Neither Electrical Troubleshooting MS nor Learn Control Systems shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Troubleshooting MS or Learn Control Systems?
Electrical Troubleshooting MS ships an update weekly, and Learn Control Systems every 16 months. Most recently, Electrical Troubleshooting MS was updated on September 19, 2026 and Learn Control Systems on September 9, 2026.

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