trx vs AWTRIX NG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
trx
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trx-control is not a standalone app. It requires a trx-control(7) installation with a running trxd(8) daemon that has WebSockets enabled. The app connects to trxd(8) using a WebSockets and displays all transceivers and extensions that have been configured for client access. The trx-control app is mainly used by radio amateurs to operate transceivers and other hamradio related hardware. Please note that in order to use the callsign lookup feature, a valid QRZ.com subscription is needed.
AWTRIX NG
Control and customize compatible pixel LED displays directly from your phone. Browse community-created scripts, play games with your phone as a controller, and send text or pictures to your display. It also offers iPhone notification integration for specific devices.
- Discover and connect to AWTRIX NG clocks
- Live view and control of clock display
- Access full web interface
- Run scripts and games on clocks
- Browse and install community scripts
- Use phone as gamepad for clock games
- Send text and pictures to clock
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AWTRIX NG is the companion app for pixel clocks running the AWTRIX NG firmware, such as the Ulanzi TC001, the Ulanzi TC002 and other ESP32 LED displays. FIND YOUR CLOCKS The app finds AWTRIX NG clocks in your Wi-Fi. You can also add a clock by its address. SEE AND CONTROL - See what your clock shows, live. - Open the clock's full web interface. - Start and stop scripts and games. AWTRIX HUB BUILT IN Browse scripts and icons made by the community. The Hub shows only what runs on your clock and installs it with one tap. PLAY WITH YOUR PHONE Turn your phone into a gamepad for games on the clock. Two phones can play together. TALK TO YOUR CLOCK Record a short voice message and play it on clocks with a speaker. SHARE TO YOUR CLOCK Send text and pictures from other apps to your clock, or save a picture as an icon. IPHONE NOTIFICATIONS ON THE TC002 The Ulanzi TC002 connects to your iPhone over Bluetooth. It shows your notifications and the music that is playing. You choose which apps appear. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The app talks to your clocks directly in your home network. No ads, no tracking, no analytics. Requires a clock running the AWTRIX NG firmware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: trx at Free against AWTRIX NG's $3.99. trx also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
trx is free to download; AWTRIX NG costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | trx | AWTRIX NG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | micro systems | Stephan Muehl |
In-app purchases
trx
No in-app purchases
AWTRIX NG
No in-app purchases
