Comparison

TKController vs SDRFE Spectrum Analyser

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

Head to head
About

TKController

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
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An app to simplify control of the TK-102 compatible and similar GPS Tracker devices. Simplifying the creation of SMS text messages to send to and control your device. The app supports the TK102,TK103,TK104,TK105,TK106 devices and any other trackers that use the same protocols. Additional protocols/devices can be added by request. See the support page for more information. The app supports multiple devices and regularly used stockade settings can be saved, viewed and activated. The app supports the following functions (depending on the device support)... - Stockade or Geo Fence: Define, view and activate stockade areas, sending you an alert should the tracker move outside the defined area. - Shock: Turn the shock sensor on so you will be notified if the unit (or your vehicle) is disturbed. - Move: Notify you if the tracker (or your vehicle) changes position while armed. - Track: Receive regular updates of the tracker or vehicle position, define the frequency of the updates and how many updates. - Status: Monitor the battery life, GPS status, GSM connection status and GPRS status. - Locate: Ask the tracker to report it's current position. - Remote engine/electrical disable. The app uses SMS messages to communicate with the device. Each SMS message is generated and displayed to the user for review before sending.

About

SDRFE Spectrum Analyser

Features
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Real-time RF spectrum analyser application for SDRFE hardware platforms.

Screenshots

TKController4 screens
SDRFE Spectrum Analyser1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SDRFE Spectrum Analyser at none against TKController's shown. SDRFE Spectrum Analyser also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months). TKController's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TKController ships an update every 11 months, SDRFE Spectrum Analyser every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TKController versus SDRFE Spectrum Analyser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKControllerSDRFE Spectrum Analyser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave WhiteXionLogic Limited

In-app purchases

None

TKController

No in-app purchases

None

SDRFE Spectrum Analyser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TKController free?
TKController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDRFE Spectrum Analyser free?
SDRFE Spectrum Analyser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TKController or SDRFE Spectrum Analyser have ads?
TKController shows ads; SDRFE Spectrum Analyser does not.
Which is updated more often, TKController or SDRFE Spectrum Analyser?
TKController ships an update every 11 months, and SDRFE Spectrum Analyser every 9 days. Most recently, TKController was updated on October 15, 2026 and SDRFE Spectrum Analyser on October 15, 2026.

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