# TKController vs Detect Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Detect Scanner at 5.0 against TKController's 4.5. TKController's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detect Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. TKController asks for nothing beyond the download.

Detect Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TKController has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TKController | Detect Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tkcontroller/id601959183/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detect-scanner-wifi-bluetooth/id6746808074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave White](https://appshunter.io/developer/474902979) | [Julia Maciejewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818600503) |

## What reviewers say

### TKController

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tkcontroller/id601959183)

This utility app simplifies the control of GPS tracker devices by generating SMS messages for commands. It supports various TK-series trackers and similar devices, allowing users to manage features like geo-fencing, shock alerts, and location tracking.

**Highlights:** SMS message generation for tracker commands, Geo-fencing and stockade area alerts, Shock and movement detection notifications, Configurable position update frequency, Device status monitoring (battery, GPS, GSM), Remote engine disable function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Detect Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detect-scanner-wifi-bluetooth/id6746808074)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DetectScannerWeekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Detect Scanner: WIFI Bluetooth | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| DetectScannerMonthly | $14.99 | per month |
| DetectScannerMonthlyTrial | $15.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TKController free?

TKController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Detect Scanner free?

Detect Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TKController or Detect Scanner?

Detect Scanner is rated higher. TKController averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Detect Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TKController or Detect Scanner have ads?

Both TKController and Detect Scanner show ads.

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