Comparison

TCI Remote by ON7OFF vs Cargo Load Optimizer

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

Head to head
About

TCI Remote by ON7OFF

Control your amateur radio station remotely from your iOS device. View spectrum data, tune frequencies, change modes, and transmit audio with low latency. Features include a real-time panadapter, push-to-talk, and a built-in intercom.

Highlights
  • Real-time Panadapter & Waterfall
  • Push-to-Talk (PTT)
  • Two-way Audio Streaming
  • Full Radio Control (VFO, modes, filters)
  • Built-in Intercom
  • Zero-Config Networking
Features
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TCI Remote by ON7OFF – The Ultimate SDR Remote Control Take your amateur radio station with you wherever you go! TCI Remote is a powerful, low-latency remote control application designed specifically for Thetis SDR software or other TCI protocol compatible software (for radio's like the Hermes Lite 2, ANAN, and others). It allows licensed amateur radio operators to view, tune, and transmit on their home SDR setup directly from an IOS device over 4G, 5G, or Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES • Real-time Panadapter & Waterfall: View crisp, high-resolution live RF spectrum data right on your screen. • Push-to-Talk (PTT): Transmit crystal-clear voice audio using your phone's built-in microphone or a connected headset. • Two-way Audio Streaming: Listen to the live receiver audio with incredibly low latency. • Full Radio Control: Adjust VFO frequency, change modes (LSB, USB, CW, AM), adjust filters, and monitor the live S-Meter. • Built-in Intercom: Talk privately with other users connected to your remote station without transmitting over the air. • Zero-Config Networking: Paired with our free "TCI Remote Compactor" Windows backend, you don't need to forward ports or mess with complex router settings. It sets up a highly secure, compressed WebSocket tunnel automatically. REQUIREMENTS To use this app, you must have your own SDR hardware running Thetis on a Windows PC. You also need to run our free "TCI Remote Compactor" tool on that PC to compress the raw TCI data and route the audio. Visit our website for the free backend software and setup guide! Designed by a ham, for hams. 73 de Kurt, ON7OFF

About

Cargo Load Optimizer

Features
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Cargo Load Optimizer (TOC) is an AI-powered platform for planning, packing, and shipping any load, from a single household move to full truckload freight. SCAN AND DETECT AUTOMATICALLY Take a photo of a room, warehouse, or loading dock. Our AI identifies items, estimates their dimensions and weight, and adds them to your cargo list. No tape measure is required. PLAN YOUR LOAD IN 3D Visualize your entire shipment packed inside the truck before it leaves the yard. Drag and reposition pallets, crates, and boxes in an interactive 3D view to maximize available space and reduce costly reloads. BUILT FOR HOUSEHOLD AND INDUSTRIAL CARGO Add items from a smart catalog of standard pallets, crates, and boxes, or create custom cargo items. Stackability, fragility, and dangerous goods indicators are included. ASK YOUR AI LOAD ASSISTANT Get instant guidance on pallet sizing, truck selection, loading arrangements, and shipping options using the built-in AI assistant. SMARTMOVE - FULL-SERVICE RELOCATION Need movers, not just a truck? SmartMove connects you with AI-surveyed and GPS-tracked packers and movers for household and industrial relocations. ENTERPRISE TOOLS Manage fleet maintenance, fuel, IFTA, driver settlements, and shipment visibility using Fleet Operations and the Control Tower. Use the Freight Network for load matching and carrier collaboration, all within one app. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, and Chinese. Whether you are moving a household, managing a fleet, or shipping industrial freight, Cargo Load Optimizer helps take the guesswork out of loading and transportation planning.

Screenshots

TCI Remote by ON7OFF3 screens
Cargo Load Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

TCI Remote by ON7OFF and Cargo Load Optimizer 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

TCI Remote by ON7OFF ships an update every 5 days, Cargo Load Optimizer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TCI Remote by ON7OFF versus Cargo Load Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCI Remote by ON7OFFCargo Load Optimizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurt VlaminckDNEXTWELT UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

In-app purchases

None

TCI Remote by ON7OFF

No in-app purchases

None

Cargo Load Optimizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCI Remote by ON7OFF free?
TCI Remote by ON7OFF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cargo Load Optimizer free?
Cargo Load Optimizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCI Remote by ON7OFF or Cargo Load Optimizer have ads?
Neither TCI Remote by ON7OFF nor Cargo Load Optimizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TCI Remote by ON7OFF or Cargo Load Optimizer?
TCI Remote by ON7OFF ships an update every 5 days, and Cargo Load Optimizer every 9 days. Most recently, TCI Remote by ON7OFF was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cargo Load Optimizer on October 12, 2026.

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