GSM Socket V3 vs engcon DC3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GSM Socket V3
Control and configure GSM power sockets remotely via SMS commands. This utility app automates SMS content editing and submission for seamless operation of compatible devices.
- SMS command automation
- Remote socket configuration
- Compatibility with SimPal models
- Easy operation interface
- Automated SMS content editing
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GSM Socket V3 App use to work with SimPal-T4, SimPal-T40, SimPal-T420 and SimPal-S460, SimPal-S260 GSM power socket. The app auto edits and submits SMS content and commands to the socket, With the APP, easy to operation and configuration of your SimPal GSM power socket.
engcon DC3
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Make customized settings when running engcon tiltrotators and machinery with the DC3 Control system app for engcon tiltrotators. Implemented functionality in first version • engcon ID • Connect to control system via bluetooth • Quick start guide • Language support (English, Swedish, French and German) • Status view • Operator unique roller function • Tool program • Soft assignment • ePS view • Alarms • Remote support • Automatic sync to cloud
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: engcon DC3 at every 2 months against GSM Socket V3's every 16 months. GSM Socket V3's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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.
GSM Socket V3 ships an update every 16 months, engcon DC3 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.
| Parameter | GSM Socket V3 | engcon DC3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 先良 谢 | Engcon Nordic AB |
In-app purchases
GSM Socket V3
No in-app purchases
engcon DC3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GSM Socket V3 free?
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Do GSM Socket V3 or engcon DC3 have ads?
Which is updated more often, GSM Socket V3 or engcon DC3?
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