Comparison

APS Control vs Calenk

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

Head to head
About

APS Control

This system provides amusement operators with a secure, cashless payment solution and comprehensive data tracking for all games across multiple locations. It enables remote management of games, performance monitoring, and automated notifications for maintenance and prize levels.

Highlights
  • Cashless payment (RFID, card, QR code)
  • Remote game performance tracking
  • Operator portal for game management
  • Automated maintenance and prize alerts
  • Field collection and route oversight
  • Player loyalty program integration
  • E-ticket support
Features
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Amusement Payment System (APS) is an affordable, secure cashless payment and data tracking system that allows amusement operators of all sizes to conveniently and remotely manage and monitor the performance of all games across all locations. Performance Tracking – The ability to remotely track earnings as well as tickets and merchandise dispensed for all games across all locations. Operator Portal Access – An intuitive platform that allows operators to manage their games and devices; view earnings, payout and field collection reports; receive maintenance alerts; and track and solve service issues with an integrated service ticket system. Automatic Notifications – Alerts can be received as text messages, push notifications, emails or in-app notifications when a game’s prizes are low, games haven’t been played for a specified amount of time and more. Field Collection Reports – Supervise the field collection process and analyze results. Route Oversight – Map out which locations need to be serviced in the order that makes most sense. Asset Management – Track the lifetime value of each owned game. Cashless Payment – The ability to utilize RFID “tap to pay”, card swipe, EMV and QR code payment technology instead of cash, coins and tokens. E-Ticket Support – Virtual tickets saved on Player Cards replace the need for physical tickets. Player Loyalty – With a unique code associated to each Player Card, operators have the capability to track individual customer activity and create a player loyalty program that encourages repeat visits. Customizable Devices – The devices’ screens can be rebranded to match the look and feel of each location. Legacy Equipment Compatibility – Technology can be implemented with all existing and newly-manufactured games. Game Connect - Via an open API available to amusement manufacturers, Game Connect provides the following advanced features to operators: adjust game settings remotely to eliminate unnecessary location visits; and track players’ scores and achievements to nurture competition with high-score leaderboards, tournaments and leagues.

About

Calenk

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Family plans, clear at a glance. Calenk is a shared calendar for families and couples. See the next event and today’s plans on the Home screen, create events in one place, and keep comments and images with the events they belong to. What you can do with Calenk: • Keep shared plans in one calendar View your plans alongside those of your family or partner. Switch between month, week, day, and list views. • See what’s next The Home screen shows the next event and today’s plans, so you can check your schedule as soon as you open the app. • Create each event in one place Set a title, date, time, location, notes, and reminder for each event. • Keep details with each event Use comments for meeting details and things to bring, and add related images such as school notices. • Join with an invite code Enter an invite code to join the same calendar as your family or partner. • Create candidate events from a work schedule Choose an image or PDF of a work schedule to create candidate events with dates, shift codes, and start and end times. Review the dates and shift codes, adjust the times when needed, select the candidates you want, and confirm them before adding them to the shared calendar. • Remember important dates Add birthdays and anniversaries as events that repeat every year. Keep everyday plans and event details together in Calenk, with work-schedule import when you need it.

Screenshots

APS Control4 screens
Calenk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calenk at weekly against APS Control's every 12 months. On price, 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

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

APS Control ships an update every 12 months, Calenk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
APS Control versus Calenk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPS ControlCalenk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaw Thrills, Inc.Toshiki Higaki

In-app purchases

None

APS Control

No in-app purchases

None

Calenk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APS Control free?
APS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calenk free?
Calenk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APS Control or Calenk have ads?
Neither APS Control nor Calenk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APS Control or Calenk?
APS Control ships an update every 12 months, and Calenk weekly. Most recently, APS Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Calenk on October 24, 2026.

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