Smart iMeters vs RailControl Unit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart iMeters
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Smart iMeters is a free APP that can be installed on smartphones and connected to the surrounding Therperature Humidity Meter, Sound Meter , Anemometer, Light Meter and Tachometer via Bluetooth to measure and record temperature and humidity, noise, wind speed, illuminance and rotational velocity in real time.
RailControl Unit
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a retro-inspired model train controller. RailControl Unit connects wirelessly to your Märklin CS2 or CS3, giving you control over your locomotives and accessories. Fun Retro Control Experience Designed to mirror the look and feel of the Märklin Control Unit of the eighties and nineties, you're controlling your model trains the way they were meant to be controlled back in the day. Multiple Module Support - Control Unit – Your main locomotive controller with speed slider, direction control, and function buttons - Control 80 f – Add up to 9 additional controllers for multi-train operation - Keyboard – Switch turnouts and control accessories with up to 16 keyboard modules - Transformer – Just for fun, because every lay out needs it Key Features - Imitates the workings of the Märklin digital system to the smallest detail - Connect via your local network to your Märklin Central Station - Support for MM, MFX, and DCC decoder protocols for both locs and accessories - Real-time speed and direction control - Function buttons F0-F4 for lights and sounds - Stop/Go button on Control Unit and Control 80 f Multi-Platform Use RailControl Unit on iPhone for handheld control or on iPad for a larger view. Free to Try The Control Unit module is free forever. Unlock all additional modules with a single one-time purchase – no subscriptions. Requires a Märklin Central Station 2 or Central Station 3 with network connectivity. Märklin and Central Station are trademarks of Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH, registered in the U.S. and other countries. RailControl Unit is not affiliated in any way with Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart iMeters at none against RailControl Unit's 1. Smart iMeters also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). 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
Both are free to download. RailControl Unit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart iMeters asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Smart iMeters | RailControl Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Changzhou Haoyi Technology Co.,Ltd. | Boterham |
In-app purchases
Smart iMeters
No in-app purchases
RailControl Unit
- Unlock All Modules$2.99
Questions
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