VM201 vs The Phonebooth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VM201
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This app allows you to control the Velleman VM201 Ethernet 8CH relay card from a remote location, via a wireless router. With this app you can: Press a button to turn a relay on or off Press a button to turn all relays off Monitor the status of each relay (on or off) Set a sleep timer for each relay (1s to 99h) Activate or deactivate the week program for each relay Monitor the status of the VM201 input
The Phonebooth
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The Phonebooth provides a secure, quick, easy, and inexpensive way to recharge your phone. Where can I find The Phonebooth charging stations? - We're proud to launch our service around the Wisconsin, but look for them nationwide next. How does it work? The app… - Fast & easy, fully automatic, account creation using Sign-In with Apple -- no personal information needed. - Use the app to find the nearest Phonebooth charging station. - Purchase charging credits securely using Apple Pay. - Configure your private PIN. - Redeem charging credits to use The Phonebooth. The Phonebooth… - Touch the "Charge" icon on The Phonebooth's screen. - Use the app to scan the QR code on the screen of The Phonebooth. - Present the QR code displayed by the app to the scanner on The Phonebooth. - Plug the charging cord in the assigned locker into your phone. - Put your phone in the locker. - Close the locker door. To retrieve your phone… - Touch the "Retrieve" icon on The Phonebooth's screen. - Touch the locker number that contains your phone. - Enter the PIN that you previously configured in the app. - Remove your phone when the locker opens. - Close the door to end your session.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Phonebooth at every 2 months against VM201's every 14 months. VM201's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.5). 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.
VM201 ships an update every 14 months, The Phonebooth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VM201 | The Phonebooth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Velleman nv | Iero LLC |
In-app purchases
VM201
No in-app purchases
The Phonebooth
No in-app purchases
