OFA Advanced vs Candela FD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
OFA Advanced
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The One For All Advanced Setup app is used to set up devices and features on the One For All Smart Control models URC 7956, URC 7981 and now URC 7985. The app uses Bluetooth to communicate with the remote control and gives you access to thousands of brands and models of infrared controlled Audio/Video devices. Once the remote is controlling your Home Cinema, the app also gives you access to a wealth of features including: โข Combine up to 3 devices into a single Activity and control them from a single mode โข Learn any function from your original remote control onto keys on the OFA Smart Control โข Create flexible macros to send multiple commands on a single key press; for example power on your TV, Streaming Box and Sound bar, wait for 3 seconds then select the correct input on your TV. โข Easily edit keys and macros, changing their functionality, move them to different keys, devices or activities. โข Lock the volume control of the remote to a single device, for example a Sound Bar or Audio Video Receiver. โข Remote Finder โ locate your remote using your phone to activate the speaker in the remote (8 Device remote and Touch remote only)
Candela FD
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Candela FD is a professional NAC (Notification Appliance Circuit) voltage drop calculator built for fire alarm technicians, engineers, and inspectors. Quickly determine if your circuit design will deliver adequate voltage to every notification appliance on the run. Candela FD uses conservative UL max current ratings โ not typical manufacturer values โ so your calculations meet code compliance standards. CALCULATOR - Select wire gauge (12, 14, 16, or 18 AWG) - Enter wire run length, panel voltage, and minimum operating voltage - Add devices from a built-in database of real notification appliances - Adjust quantities and override mA values per device on the fly - Instantly see voltage drop, end-of-line voltage, and pass/fail status DEVICE DATABASE - 89+ notification appliances from major manufacturers - System Sensor, Wheelock, Edwards/EST, Gentex, Bosch, Potter, Siemens, and Hochiki - Horns, strobes, horn/strobes, and speakers - Browse by manufacturer or search by model number - UL max current ratings for code-compliant calculations BUILT FOR THE FIELD - Works completely offline โ no internet required - Dark interface designed for readability on job sites - Fast, focused, no account required Built by Prossess.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: OFA Advanced at 3 against Candela FD's โ. OFA Advanced also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | OFA Advanced | Candela FD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | โ |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | โ |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Electronics BV | Saheed Adepoju |
In-app purchases
OFA Advanced
No in-app purchases
Candela FD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OFA Advanced free?
Is Candela FD free?
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