K3iNetwork vs iOptron iPolar Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
K3iNetwork
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K3iNetwork provides remote control of the Elecraft K3, K3S, KX3 or KX2 radios via a WiFi network and PC or Mac connected to the radio serial port. The user can control many functions of the K3, K3S, KX3 or KX2 radio using their iPhone. CW, RTTY and PSK31 QSOs are possible. The user can watch text from the radio VFO B window stream to their iPhone in the Terminal window, and send CW, RTTY, or PSK, as appropriate, in response. K3iNetwork has windows patterned after the Command Tester and Terminal windows of the Elecraft K3 Utility program. It provides similar functionality, and it can all be accomplished remotely using the iPhone. Once the user establishes communication with the K3, K3S, KX3 or KX2 via a WiFi network the iPhone is used to control the radio.
iOptron iPolar Mobile
This utility app assists users in polar aligning their telescope mounts quickly and efficiently. It connects to a specific portable computer and camera for optimal results.
- Polar alignment assistance
- Connects to iPolar camera
- Works with iMate portable computer
- Quick alignment method
- Telescope mount optimization
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This is the app for iOptron iPolar camera connected to iMate portable computer, which is the best and quickest method to help the people polar align the telescope mount.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iOptron iPolar Mobile at $0.99 against K3iNetwork's $3.99. iOptron iPolar Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On 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
K3iNetwork costs $3.99 and iOptron iPolar Mobile $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | K3iNetwork | iOptron iPolar Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Downs, ks7d | 成城 徐 |
In-app purchases
K3iNetwork
No in-app purchases
iOptron iPolar Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is K3iNetwork free?
Is iOptron iPolar Mobile free?
Do K3iNetwork or iOptron iPolar Mobile have ads?
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