Comparison

iControlRemote vs Wile Connect

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

Head to head
About

iControlRemote

Features
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Connect your mobile to your iControlRemote device and manage your irrigation system effortlessly. • Log in just once — no need to enter your credentials every time. • Stay informed with real-time alerts and push notifications about your pivot’s status. Whether you're in the field or at home, you’ll always know how your pivot is performing.

About

Wile Connect

Features
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The Wile Connect App is a modern, user-friendly mobile application designed to simplify how measurement data is collected, managed, and shared. Built to work seamlessly with Wile measurement devices, the app uses QR code–based connectivity to instantly connect meters to smartphones—eliminating the need for cables, Bluetooth pairing, or complex technical setup. With Wile Connect, all measurement data is stored and managed directly on your phone and in the cloud, making the measuring process faster, more reliable, and fully digital. At the core of the app is its simple QR code connection. Users only need to open the app’s QR scanner and scan the code on the meter to start recording measurements. This approach works on any smartphone and does not require an internet connection, making the app ideal for rural areas, remote locations, and low-tech environments. All data is saved locally and can be synchronized online when connectivity becomes available. Wile Connect automatically enriches each measurement with essential contextual information such as time and date, GPS location (private and user-controlled), and weather and air moisture data. This ensures that every result is a complete and traceable record, supporting better analysis and reliable reporting. The app keeps all measurement results neatly organized in one place, allowing users to review historical data, compare results on-site, and track trends over time. By eliminating paper notes and manual record-keeping, Wile Connect improves accuracy and ensures that valuable data is never lost. Wile Connect also supports multiple devices, enabling users to manage several Wile meters within a single app. This makes it suitable for farms, cooperatives, inspectors, and organizations working across multiple locations. Measurements can be linked to specific devices, fields, or locations through the app’s field mapping and location management features. Designed with real-world conditions in mind, Wile Connect follows an offline-first approach, ensuring uninterrupted operation in the field. Additional features such as a Quick Test mode, product catalogs and manuals, and built-in customer support further enhance usability. The Wile Connect App will soon be available for Wile 200 and Wile 200 Coffee meters. Wile Connect delivers a smarter, more efficient way to measure, manage, and share data—bringing modern digital convenience to everyday measurement tasks.

Screenshots

iControlRemote4 screens
Wile Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

iControlRemote and Wile Connect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iControlRemote ships an update every 2 months, Wile Connect every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iControlRemote versus Wile Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriControlRemoteWile Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperProxima Systems SLFarmcomp Oy

In-app purchases

None

iControlRemote

No in-app purchases

None

Wile Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iControlRemote free?
iControlRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wile Connect free?
Wile Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iControlRemote or Wile Connect have ads?
Neither iControlRemote nor Wile Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iControlRemote or Wile Connect?
iControlRemote ships an update every 2 months, and Wile Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, iControlRemote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wile Connect on October 25, 2026.

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