Comparison

History Pointer vs INDIGO Control Panel

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

Head to head
About

History Pointer

Discover over 100,000 historic sites across the US with this app. Explore locations near you or plan road trips, with integrated maps and Wikipedia excerpts. An augmented reality view helps you find and navigate to these significant places.

Highlights
  • National Register of Historic Places database
  • Location-based site discovery
  • Road trip planning
  • Multiple map views (Apple, USGS, NOAA)
  • Wikipedia excerpts and links
  • Augmented Reality (AR) identification and navigation
Features
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History Pointer is your portable copy of the US National Register of Historic Places, over 100,000 sites, buildings, battlefields, vessels, and historic districts of significance in the United States and territories. Find the sites near you or along your next road trip. Don't miss a detour. Map gives you your choice of Apple maps, USGS topographic maps, or NOAA nautical charts. Wikipedia text excerpts and links are included. Augmented Reality view identifies what's nearby, and shows the way to spots far afield. Every history buff needs this app. History Pointer's data comes from the US National Register of Historic Places, which is "the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation." The register is maintained by the National Park Service. For more information about the criteria for inclusion on the National Register. see https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm.

About

INDIGO Control Panel

This application offers a streamlined interface for managing servers and configuring serial ports. It provides direct access to agent properties for a focused operational experience, without including a built-in server or agent-specific panels.

Highlights
  • Server management
  • Serial port configuration
  • Direct agent property view
  • Streamlined interface
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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The INDIGO Control Panel is a simplified variant of the INDIGO A1, tailored specifically for streamlined access to essential functionalities. It provides an interface for managing INDIGO or INDI servers, along with configuration controls for the server itself and for serial ports used by various drivers and the full version of the control panel. This specialized version focuses on delivering a direct view of agents' properties, offering users a clear and concise operational experience. Unlike the INDIGO A1, the INDIGO Control Panel does not include agent-specific panels nor does it incorporate a built-in INDIGO server. This simplification allows for a more lightweight and focused tool, suitable for users who require direct and straightforward management capabilities without the complexities of additional features. Designed for versatility, the INDIGO Control Panel is compatible with macOS, iPadOS, and iOS platforms, ensuring a broad range of device usability. This cross-platform functionality makes it an ideal choice for users who need to manage their systems on the go, providing reliable control across different operating environments.

Screenshots

History Pointer4 screens
INDIGO Control Panel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: INDIGO Control Panel at Free against History Pointer's $4.99. INDIGO Control Panel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). History Pointer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

INDIGO Control Panel is free to download; History Pointer costs $4.99 up front. INDIGO Control Panel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. History Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

History Pointer ships an update every 5 months, INDIGO Control Panel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
History Pointer versus INDIGO Control Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHistory PointerINDIGO Control Panel
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile GeographicsCloudMakers, s. r. o.

Customer experience

History Pointer

All ratings32 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative34.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative64.7%

INDIGO Control Panel

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

History Pointer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

INDIGO Control Panel

One-time3
  • All features upgradeFree
  • All features 14-day trialFree
  • All features$9.99

Questions

Is History Pointer free?
History Pointer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is INDIGO Control Panel free?
INDIGO Control Panel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do History Pointer or INDIGO Control Panel have ads?
Neither History Pointer nor INDIGO Control Panel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, History Pointer or INDIGO Control Panel?
History Pointer ships an update every 5 months, and INDIGO Control Panel fortnightly. Most recently, History Pointer was updated on September 25, 2026 and INDIGO Control Panel on October 2, 2026.

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