Go232 vs makeracontroller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go232
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App can control HDFury products with RS232 through Go232. HDFury products such as ARCANA DIVA VERTEX2 INTEGRAL2... those with RS232 can use the App to modify the user's parameters through Go232, and the user can no longer rely on the ethernet network.
makeracontroller
This application allows for real-time control and monitoring of your Carvera/Carvera Air CNC engraving machine. You can manage machine movements, preview toolpaths, adjust configurations, and perform diagnostics directly from your device.
- Real-time machine control
- Monitor operational status
- Preview toolpath files
- Set machine configurations
- Perform machine diagnostics
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Real-time control of your Carvera/Carvera Air CNC engraving machine. Control machine movement and processing via the app. - Monitor the machine's operational status in real time. - Preview toolpath files. - Set or modify machine configuration options. - Perform diagnostics on the machine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: makeracontroller at every 5 months against Go232's every 18 months. makeracontroller also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). 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.
Go232 ships an update every 18 months, makeracontroller every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go232 | makeracontroller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Affyy | Beijing Zhaowu Shidai Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Go232
No in-app purchases
makeracontroller
No in-app purchases
