WorldLounges vs Wifi Rig CTRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WorldLounges
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Discover and explore exclusive international lifestyle venues. Our app lets you find global lounges by country, view policies and duty-free allowances, and contribute by adding new spots. Users can explore without login, and gain full features like submitting or managing venues after login and admin approval. Powered by Google Places API.
Wifi Rig CTRL
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Two ways to connect: Via Raspberry Pi (Hamlib/FastAPI): CAT control for a wide range of radios, plus receive audio, CW, FT8 and APRS Direct CI-V connection: join the same Wi-Fi network as an IC-705 or IC-9700 for basic operation without a Raspberry Pi β Key Features Real-time display of receive frequency, mode and signal strength (S-meter) Change frequency, mode, transmit power, squelch and filter width Receive audio played through the speaker, with noise reduction PTT on/off and microphone audio transmission Wi-Fi PTT (PTT control from an external device such as an M5Atom) CW decoding of up to 5 stations at once, and CW transmission with presets and adjustable WPM BLE CW keyer support (connect a DualKey-BLE or RemoteKeyer-BLE over Bluetooth) FT8/FT4 decoding and transmission APRS beacon transmission using the phoneβs GPS Multiple profiles for switching between connection targets API key authentication and remote access over WireGuard VPN β 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 β 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 WorldLounges's every 2 weeks. WorldLounges's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WorldLounges ships an update every 2 weeks, Wifi Rig CTRL every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | WorldLounges | Wifi Rig CTRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Schayer | JIRO UENO |
In-app purchases
WorldLounges
No in-app purchases
Wifi Rig CTRL
No in-app purchases
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