Comparison

Vector iControl vs RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

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

Head to head
About

Vector iControl

This application allows for remote control and editing of basic functions for lighting consoles. It provides real-time information and enables control of various lighting elements, cues, and libraries from a local network.

Highlights
  • Real-time control of Vector consoles
  • Remote editing of lighting functions
  • Control moving and conventional lights
  • Create and store Cues, Libraries, and Groups
  • Interactive dimmer wheel, trackball, and parameter controls
  • Real-time console information display
Features
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Compulite’s lighting consoles are based on the most advanced computer networking technologies which deliver unmatched performance and reliability with high level functionality and sophistication. Compulite’s consoles were designed for use in theaters, opera and ballet houses, television sets, shows, concerts, theme parks, clubs, exhibitions, industrial shows and more. Compulite's Vector iControl App for the Apple iPhone and iPad is a powerful application to remotely control and edit basic functions of all Vector lighting consoles. The App provides real-time information of the Console through a friendly user Interface. By using the Vector iControl App, you are able to control moving lights, conventional lights, create and store Cues and libraries, add groups, control highlight and lowlight and more. The Application also allows you to control Dimmer levels through an interactive Dimmer Wheel, Pan and Tilt through an interactive trackball as well as the ability to control all other parameters using an interactive wheel, all from a remote location anywhere within your local area network. Features: - Full real-time control of Vector consoles. - An automatically generated IP list of available Vector consoles. - An echo line (Command line) displaying real-time state of the Console. - Constant connection monitoring. - Interactive dimmer wheel, wheel and trackball. - Multiple iControls can be connected to one console at a time. - Ability to control moving and conventional lights. - Create and control Cues, Libraries and Groups. - Keyboard view of the Console. - Easy to read panel screen. - Macro page for controlling Macros more quickly. For more information about Compulite’s lighting consoles, check out our website www.compulite.com.

About

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional wireless trackpad for your Mac. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad gives you seamless control from the comfort of your couch, bed, or anywhere in your home. PREMIUM FEATURES • Multi-touch gestures (1, 2, and 4-finger swipes) • Full keyboard support with clipboard sync • Mission Control and app switching • Back/forward navigation • Desktop switching with smooth animations • Low-latency wireless connection INTUITIVE GESTURES • 1-finger: Move cursor, scroll, and tap to click • 2-finger: Navigate back/forward in apps • 4-finger: Switch desktops and open Mission Control • Natural scrolling and precise cursor control SEAMLESS INTEGRATION • Automatic Mac discovery on local network • Secure authentication • Real-time connection status • Minimal battery usage • Works over WiFi PERFECT FOR Media center control Presentations from a distance Comfortable browsing from your couch Home theater PC control Bed-friendly Mac control FREE TRIAL Try all features free for 3 days. Unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase. REQUIREMENTS • macOS companion app (free download) • iPhone/iPad and Mac on same WiFi network • macOS 12.0 or later • iOS 17.0 or later Download the free macOS companion app at https://ritualcreative.design/RTL-CST.html --- PRIVACY & SECURITY All data transmitted locally over your WiFi network. No cloud servers, no data collection, no tracking.

Screenshots

Vector iControl4 screens
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vector iControl at none against RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad's 1. Vector iControl also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vector iControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vector iControl versus RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector iControlRTL Couch Surfer Trackpad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCompulite Systems 2000 LTDRecep Yusuf Tetik

In-app purchases

None

Vector iControl

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad

One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Vector iControl free?
Vector iControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad free?
RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vector iControl or RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad have ads?
Neither Vector iControl nor RTL Couch Surfer Trackpad shows ads.

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