Blunami vs GSpike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blunami
Control locomotives equipped with a specific DCC decoder using your mobile device. This application allows for seamless operation of your model trains.
- Locomotive control
- DCC decoder compatibility
- SoundTraxx Blunami support
- Mobile operation
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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.
GSpike
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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
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Verdict
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
Blunami is free to download; GSpike costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Blunami | GSpike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlueRail Trains | Joanna Bednarczyk |
In-app purchases
Blunami
No in-app purchases
GSpike
No in-app purchases









