Nova by Open Launch vs OGS Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nova by Open Launch
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Golf Simulation, Simplified Set up your NOVA launch monitor and get ready to play. Follow the guided setup, connect to Wi-Fi, and explore your shot library with ball speed, launch angles, and spin measurements. GET STARTED WITH NOVA The setup guide walks you through powering your NOVA, understanding its status lights, connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing your device, choosing a suitable golf ball, and positioning your NOVA for practice. EXPLORE YOUR SHOT DATA Browse your Shot Library and open individual shots to see their measurements. Review ball speed, vertical and horizontal launch angles, total spin, and spin axis, with expanded shot details in the dashboard and library. CHECK YOUR CONNECTION View device details and status, revisit the setup guide, and find help with simulator connections through the Integration Guide. Requires a NOVA launch monitor, an Open Launch account, and an internet connection. Simulator integrations require compatible third-party software and any applicable licenses. Simulator availability and system requirements vary by platform.
OGS Control
Control your golf simulator remotely from your iPhone. Access shot direction, mulligans, flyovers, and gameplay settings for a smoother, hands-free experience. Designed for OpenGolfSim.
- Remote simulator control
- Access shot direction
- Mulligan functionality
- Flyover controls
- Gameplay settings adjustment
- Hands-free operation
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Control your golf simulator from your iPhone with quick access to shot direction, mulligans, flyovers, and gameplay settings. Designed for OpenGolfSim, this mobile controller keeps your simulator session smooth and hands free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nova by Open Launch at Free against OGS Control's $9.99. On update cadence, 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
Nova by Open Launch is free to download; OGS Control costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nova by Open Launch | OGS Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Launch LLC | OpenGolfSim LLC |
In-app purchases
Nova by Open Launch
No in-app purchases
OGS Control
No in-app purchases
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