Comparison

Control‎ vs Dartboard Solver

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

Head to head
About

Control‎

Easily manage media playback and system volume on your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. It supports popular apps like Spotify, VLC, and Apple Music without requiring subscriptions or companion app installations.

Highlights
  • System-level volume control
  • Basic media playback controls
  • Supports TV.app, Music.app, VLC, Spotify
  • No subscription or companion app needed
  • Connects via built-in permissions
  • Requires same network connection
Features
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The simplest and fastest way to control media playback, volume, and more on your Mac. Control connects directly over your local network, so you never have to install or run a companion app. 【NEW】Control any app, video, or website with Keyboard controls. Re-arrange your keypad and add the commands (and shortcuts!) that are useful to you. Additionally, Control always supports system-level volume controls and *direct* playback controls for the following apps: • TV.app • Music.app • QuickTime Player • VLC • IINA • mpv • Spotify • Safari (experimental) No subscriptions, no payments, no ads, no tracking. Control is privacy-first and doesn't collect any data. It connects directly across your local network, so your information never even touches the internet. Need more Control? Send a request anytime. I'd love to make the app as useful as possible. Note: Control’s connection to your Mac is managed via built-in macOS permissions. Once accepted, Control will work forever with no additional setup. It requires being on the same network and enabling Remote Access. Some VPN clients may interfere, depending on settings. Powered by AppleScript.

About

Dartboard Solver

Features
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Stuck on the dartboard puzzle in the Blue Prince Billiard Room or tired to do it again and again? Take a photo of your screen and get the answer — with every calculation step — in seconds. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a photo of the dartboard (or pick one from your library). 2. Confirm the alignment — the app finds the board and snaps to the numbers. 3. Read the answer: the number to press lights up on the board, with the full step-by-step math below it. Uncertain readings are flagged for a quick review: tap a highlighted cell to confirm or fix it, and the solution updates instantly. MANUAL ENTRY — ALWAYS FREE Prefer to enter the board yourself? Tap the cells to paint colors, partial fills, the outer-ring symbols and the bullseye. Manual entry is free and unlimited, forever — no account, no ads. FEATURES • On-device photo recognition — photos never leave your iPhone or iPad • Exact fraction arithmetic: results match the game, no rounding errors • Step-by-step solution, in the same order the game evaluates • Outer-ring symbols and bullseye modifiers fully supported • Works on iPhone and iPad, in English and Italian • No ads, no tracking, no account FREE & PRO Photo recognition includes a daily free allowance; Dartboard Solver Pro removes the limit with a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Manual entry never requires Pro. Terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This is an unofficial, fan-made companion tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Dogubomb or Raw Fury. Blue Prince and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Control‎4 screens
Dartboard Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control‎ at none against Dartboard Solver's 2. Control‎ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Dartboard Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Control‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control‎ ships an update every 9 days, Dartboard Solver monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Control‎ versus Dartboard Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl‎Dartboard Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan WhitneyPenso Technology S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Control‎

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dartboard Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Control‎ free?
Control‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dartboard Solver free?
Dartboard Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control‎ or Dartboard Solver have ads?
Neither Control‎ nor Dartboard Solver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control‎ or Dartboard Solver?
Control‎ ships an update every 9 days, and Dartboard Solver monthly. Most recently, Control‎ was updated on August 3, 2026 and Dartboard Solver on September 27, 2026.

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