Comparison

EARL vs CommandSignal

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

Head to head

Clear signals. Safer scenes.

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

EARL

Features

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Daily, EARL makes it easy to use your reward light. This application lets you configure your traffic light and collect recorded traffic statistics. EARL is associated securely with the traffic light (password-protected connection). It offers the following functionalities : - Light configuration according to speed zone; - Management of traffic light activation; - Statistics recording and processing; - Product status diagnostics.

About

CommandSignal

Features

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CommandSignal is the companion app for the CommandSignal PRIORITYwave system, designed for authorized operators who need direct, on-site control of compatible traffic signal hardware. Pair your iPhone with a nearby PRIORITYwave receiver over Bluetooth, monitor receiver status, and send manual signal advances from a clear, focused control screen. CommandSignal also supports Apple Watch control, so operators can advance signals from their wrist when the watch app is installed and connected. Key features: • Guided Bluetooth pairing with compatible CommandSignal PRIORITYwave receivers • Manual signal advance control from iPhone • Apple Watch support for quick signal advances • Receiver status monitoring, including signal strength and battery state • Firmware update support for connected devices

Screenshots

EARL4 screens

CommandSignal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CommandSignal at every 5 weeks against EARL's every 6 months. EARL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EARL ships an update every 6 months, CommandSignal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

EARL versus CommandSignal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	EARL	CommandSignal
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	39 MB	27 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	ElanCité	CommandSignal

In-app purchases

None

EARL

No in-app purchases

None

CommandSignal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EARL free?

EARL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CommandSignal free?

CommandSignal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do EARL or CommandSignal have ads?

Neither EARL nor CommandSignal shows ads.

Which is updated more often, EARL or CommandSignal?

EARL ships an update every 6 months, and CommandSignal every 5 weeks. Most recently, EARL was updated on October 27, 2026 and CommandSignal on October 25, 2026.