Comparison

RIDcontrol vs Sensor Technology Engineering

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

Head to head
About

RIDcontrol

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RIDcontrol is an app that can be used to remotely control, manage and configure Radionuclide Identifying Devices (RID)'s based on the Target F501/F901 device class. The app is only useful in combination with a compatible RID (see below). Without such hardware, the app is useless. Supported instruments: Target F501/F901, CAEN DiscoveRAD, Graetz RadXplore-ident, Rapiscan 501/901.

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Sensor Technology Engineering

Features
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The STE App is the Bluetooth-enabled application for mobile devices to connect with STE radiation detectors. It provides a real-time detection interface in support of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Explosive Ordinance (EoD) Missions. The app contains several features, including radiation exposure, accumulated radiation dosage, geospatial data and a data sharing capability that are primarily used by emergency responders to allow them to take action quickly and decisively. STE App allows the user to connect the STE detectors to mobile devices using Bluetooth communication technology. It enables the user to stream the detector data (gamma and neutron) directly from the detector to a mobile device in real time. Device Connection: Each time the STE device is turned on, Bluetooth communications are enabled, and the device is available for connection for two minutes. If the pairing is successful, the user can view the real time data stream for gamma and neutron detection in the application. Once the device is found and linked to the app, the device ID will be automatically stored in the app. Data Streaming: After the successful connection, a waterfall graph and a display meter show the level of gamma detected in real-time, with options to select units such as CPS, Β΅R/h, Β΅rem/h, and Β΅Sv/h. STE detectors equipped with neutron detection are visible on the app and measure counts. Once the count rate exceeds the threshold (trip) value, the detector and mobile device will started alarming. Users can toggle between the screens to select various functions of the app. Geo-Mapping: The app has an intuitive interface with a basic navigation system. That will display the "trace history" of where the detector has been carried. If the device detects radiation and sounds an alarm, the map will trace that information with colors. The exact location and address will be recorded in the alarm data. Data Sharing: STE app compiles all the relevant data that can be shared via emails, SMS, and other methods available on the mobile device.

Screenshots

RIDcontrol4 screens
Sensor Technology Engineering4 screens

Verdict

The call

RIDcontrol and Sensor Technology Engineering are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDcontrol ships an update every 11 months, Sensor Technology Engineering every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RIDcontrol versus Sensor Technology Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDcontrolSensor Technology Engineering
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 7 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size94 MB94 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTarget Systemelektronik GmbH & Co. KGSensor Technology Engineering

In-app purchases

None

RIDcontrol

No in-app purchases

None

Sensor Technology Engineering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIDcontrol free?
RIDcontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sensor Technology Engineering free?
Sensor Technology Engineering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RIDcontrol or Sensor Technology Engineering have ads?
Neither RIDcontrol nor Sensor Technology Engineering shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIDcontrol or Sensor Technology Engineering?
RIDcontrol ships an update every 11 months, and Sensor Technology Engineering every 7 months. Most recently, RIDcontrol was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sensor Technology Engineering on October 2, 2026.

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