Comparison

CogState vs RC AssetControl

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

Head to head
About

CogState

This academically oriented software offers researchers a powerful and sensitive method for testing cognition. It utilizes culture-neutral stimuli to detect cognitive changes in subjects over time, with validity demonstrated in numerous peer-reviewed articles.

Highlights
  • Academically oriented cognitive testing
  • Sensitive detection of cognitive change
  • Culture-neutral stimuli
  • Validated in peer-reviewed articles
  • Baseline and periodic retesting
Features
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NOTE: THIS SOFTWARE REQUIRES A LICENCE KEY FROM COGSTATE CogState Research is an academically oriented version of the CogState ClinicalTrials software. With the same proven rapidity, sensitivity and validity, this software provides academic researchers with a powerful method of testing cognition at a competitive price. It has been used by institutions such as Yale University, the University of Melbourne and the Australian Government's National Health & Medical Research Council. CogState tests use simple but effective technology to detect cognitive change in subjects. The tests begin by taking a baseline measurement from a subject who is then periodically retested in order to detect cognitive change. CogState testing utilizes culture-neutral stimuli, which ensures that a wide range of subjects can be tested regardless of their ethnicity, socio-economic background or education. CogState tests are extremely sensitive and their validity has been demonstrated in over 100 peer-reviewed articles.

About

RC AssetControl

Manage and monitor connected power devices like Raven, Sparrow, and Link directly from your iPhone. Configure settings, access critical information, and simplify device setup and ongoing management for technical teams.

Highlights
  • Connect to EMP M100-B, M300-B, and Link devices
  • Configure device settings
  • View battery and device information
  • Manage connected power features
  • Simplify installation and setup
  • Support and troubleshoot devices
Features
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The RhythmConnect powered Asset Control mobile app gives you a simple, powerful way to configure, manage, and monitor EMP M100-B, EMP M300-B, and Link devices directly from your iPhone. Connect to nearby devices, adjust device settings, manage advanced functionality such as Drift Control, and quickly access critical power and device information—all from one intuitive interface. Built for technicians, administrators, and deployment teams, RhythmConnect simplifies device setup and ongoing management while helping keep your connected power solutions configured and ready to perform. Key Features • Connect to EMP M100-B, M300-B, and Link devices • Configure device settings and functionality • View battery and device information • Manage connected power features • Simplify installation, setup, and deployment • Support and troubleshoot devices in your fleet

Screenshots

RC AssetControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RC AssetControl at every 2 weeks against CogState's every 2 months. CogState's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CogState against 5.0 for RC AssetControl. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CogState ships an update every 2 months, RC AssetControl every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CogState versus RC AssetControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogStateRC AssetControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCogState IncErgotron

Customer experience

CogState

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RC AssetControl

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CogState

No in-app purchases

None

RC AssetControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CogState free?
CogState is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC AssetControl free?
RC AssetControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CogState or RC AssetControl?
CogState and RC AssetControl are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do CogState or RC AssetControl have ads?
Neither CogState nor RC AssetControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CogState or RC AssetControl?
CogState ships an update every 2 months, and RC AssetControl every 2 weeks. Most recently, CogState was updated on November 1, 2026 and RC AssetControl on October 31, 2026.

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