Comparison

Blunami vs GSpike

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

Head to head
About

Blunami

Control locomotives equipped with a specific DCC decoder using your mobile device. This application allows for seamless operation of your model trains.

Highlights
  • Locomotive control
  • DCC decoder compatibility
  • SoundTraxx Blunami support
  • Mobile operation
Features
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The Blunami train control app by BlueRail Trains let's you control any locomotive equipped with a SoundTraxx Blunami DCC decoder.

About

GSpike

Features
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FEEL THE FORCE. GSpike turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a precision G-force meter. Measure acceleration forces in real time, record sessions, and track your peak G's — on rollercoasters, go-karts, ski slopes, and beyond. ▸ REAL-TIME G-FORCE GAUGE A beautiful, color-coded gauge shows your current G-force with instant response. Watch the ring change from cyan to green to orange to red as forces increase. ▸ APPLE WATCH COMPANION Strap on your Watch and measure G-forces from your wrist — perfect for rollercoasters, go-karts, or track days when your phone stays in your pocket. Independent accelerometer, full session recording, automatic sync. ▸ LIVE ACTIVITY See your G-force reading right on your Lock Screen while recording. No need to unlock your phone. ▸ SESSION RECORDING Hit record and capture every moment. Each session saves your peak G, average G, duration, and a sparkline chart. Compare runs, track progress, build your history. ▸ DUAL DEVICE Use iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time? GSpike records two separate sessions — one per device — so you can compare phone vs. wrist measurements side by side. ▸ AUTOMATIC SYNC Sessions sync instantly between iPhone and Apple Watch. Record on your Watch, see it on your phone. Delete on one device, gone from both. — GREAT FOR — - Rollercoasters & thrill rides — which ride hits the hardest? - Go-karts — measure cornering G's from your wrist - Track days & autocross — record cornering, braking, acceleration - Mountain biking — drops, jumps, berms - Skiing — carving G-forces through turns - Aviation training — monitor G-loading during maneuvers - Physics class — Newton's laws in your hand GSpike is a passive measurement tool for informational and recreational use. It does not encourage reckless or dangerous behavior. Always follow all applicable laws and safety regulations. — WHY GSPIKE — - No ads. Ever. - No subscriptions. Buy once, yours forever. - No accounts. No logins. No cloud. - All data stays on YOUR device. - No tracking. Privacy-first design. Built in Switzerland by Studio Volt. Questions? contact@studiovolt.dev

Screenshots

Blunami4 screens
GSpike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blunami at Free against GSpike's $1.99. Blunami also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, 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

Blunami is free to download; GSpike costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blunami versus GSpike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlunamiGSpike
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueRail TrainsJoanna Bednarczyk

In-app purchases

None

Blunami

No in-app purchases

None

GSpike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blunami free?
Blunami is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSpike free?
GSpike costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blunami or GSpike have ads?
Neither Blunami nor GSpike shows ads.

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