Target TRACK App vs Wifi Rig CTRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Target TRACK App
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Target TRACK is Target Emission Service Group's leading technology to capture and identify fugitive emissions and repair requirements. The app's primary purpose is compliance related emission reduction.
Wifi Rig CTRL
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WifiRigCTRL is an iPhone / iPad app for remotely operating your amateur-radio transceiver via a Raspberry Pi or ICOM CI-V (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth). Features: - Real-time RX frequency, mode and S-meter display - Change frequency, mode, power, squelch and filter width - RX audio playback through the speaker (with noise reduction) - PTT on/off and microphone transmit - CW Morse send and receive-decode (BLE / USB-NCM keyers) - RTTY AFSK transmit/receive (on-device software modem or via the Raspberry Pi's minimodem, with spectrum display) - FT8 / FT4 receive-decode and transmit - Automatic FT8 all-decode log to ~/ALL.TXT (WSJT-X compatible) - Band Scope (CAT single-sweep / native ICOM CI-V scope, with POTA/SOTA spots overlaid) - APRS beacon transmit (GPS) - QSO log (ADIF export, POTA/SOTA references) - Operating-location (JCC/JGC, grid) registration and operating sessions - eQSL auto-upload, Smart Ham Log integration, PSKReporter spotting - Band memory, POTA/SOTA spot integration (SP2ALART) - Multiple profiles, API-key auth, WireGuard VPN - Direct Wi-Fi / Bluetooth CI-V to Icom IC-705 / IC-9700 - One-tap Raspberry Pi SSH setup ■ Requirements (Important) This app does not work on its own. You need one of the following, owned by you: A Raspberry Pi Zero 2W that is already set up (connected to your radio, with Hamlib/FastAPI installed), or An IC-705 or IC-9700 (for a direct CI-V connection) Connect either one to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. Setup instructions and firmware for the Raspberry Pi are available on GitHub: https://github.com/ji1ore/M5CoreHamCAT ■ Intended Users This app is for licensed amateur radio operators who have a compatible radio setup. *This app contains no ads and no usage tracking. All data it collects is used only on your device and is never sent to an external server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wifi Rig CTRL at every 2 days against Target TRACK App's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Target TRACK App ships an update every 4 months, Wifi Rig CTRL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Target TRACK App | Wifi Rig CTRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Montrose Environmental | JIRO UENO |
In-app purchases
Target TRACK App
No in-app purchases
Wifi Rig CTRL
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Target TRACK App free?
Is Wifi Rig CTRL free?
Do Target TRACK App or Wifi Rig CTRL have ads?
Which is updated more often, Target TRACK App or Wifi Rig CTRL?
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