Comparison

Cldbus vs Parole Decoder

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

Head to head
About

Cldbus

Manage and monitor intelligent devices like door locks, cameras, and doorbells remotely. Enjoy real-time viewing, two-way audio, and share device access with family members. Configure device settings with ease.

Highlights
  • Intelligent device support (door locks, cameras, doorbells)
  • Remote real-time monitoring
  • Two-way voice intercom
  • Device sharing and remote authorization
  • Configuration settings for devices
Features
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1、Support the distribution network and access of intelligent devices such as door locks, doorbells and cameras 2、Support remote real-time monitoring and two-way voice intercom 3、Support sharing devices and remote authorisation of family members. 4、Support relevant configuration settings for devices

About

Parole Decoder

Features
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PAROLE DECODER TURNS TEXAS'S CONFUSING PRISON RECORDS INTO PLAIN ENGLISH. When someone you love is in a Texas prison, the official website hands you codes and dates nobody explains — "FI-6R," a set-off date, a projected release of the year 9999, "Unavailable at this time." Parole Decoder translates all of it using the state's own public data. Look up your loved one. See where they are, what their parole status means, and what may come next — in language a family can understand. Save people you care about and keep their latest public information organized in My People. WHAT YOU CAN DO — FREE - Search the official TDCJ population data by name or TDCJ number - See current unit, parole review status, decisions, and dates — each explained - Save people and see their latest public status in one place - Decode parole vote codes (FI-1 through FI-18R, CU-FI, RMS, NR, SA, DMS) - Browse all 104 TDCJ units with address, phone, visitation, and medical information - See statewide public-data statistics with clear sources and limitations - Preview the Personal Release Roadmap and Family Guide FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Stop repeatedly checking the state website. Family monitors up to five selected public records and sends a privacy-conscious notification when selected fields change. It also unlocks the complete auditable change history, full Personal Release Roadmap with possible next steps and a focused family checklist, and the complete Family Guide covering review, support letters, visitation, phone, money, and mail. Choose $2.99 monthly or $19.99 annually. Both plans include the same Family features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. THE DATA YOU CAN TRUST Every number comes from official State of Texas public records — the TDCJ High Value Dataset and TDCJ release records. Parole Decoder does not predict approval or promise a release date. An alert means the app first observed a change; it is not an official effective date. Always confirm critical information with official sources. The app interface is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. The vote-code dictionary is available in all four; the long-form guide is currently English and Spanish. Parole Decoder is an independent educational resource. It is not affiliated with TDCJ or the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, and nothing in it is legal advice. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://parole-decoder.pages.dev/privacy.html Support: https://parole-decoder.pages.dev

Screenshots

Cldbus4 screens
Parole Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cldbus at none against Parole Decoder's 2. Cldbus also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Parole Decoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cldbus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cldbus ships an update every 11 days, Parole Decoder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cldbus versus Parole Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCldbusParole Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDONGGUAN LULUSHUN ELECTRONIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Guodong Wang

In-app purchases

None

Cldbus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Parole Decoder

Subscriptions2
  • Family Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Family Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Cldbus free?
Cldbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parole Decoder free?
Parole Decoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cldbus or Parole Decoder have ads?
Neither Cldbus nor Parole Decoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cldbus or Parole Decoder?
Cldbus ships an update every 11 days, and Parole Decoder every 9 days. Most recently, Cldbus was updated on September 14, 2026 and Parole Decoder on September 22, 2026.

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