BYB Remote vs VSC Portal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BYB Remote
This application allows users to remotely control a two-channel signal generator for TTL signals. It enables the generation of square-wave pulses with adjustable frequency, pulse width, and duration, ideal for electronics projects.
- Remote TTL signal generation
- Control two independent square-wave pulses
- Adjustable frequency
- Adjustable pulse width
- Adjustable duration
- Requires BYB remote signal generator hardware
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Do you have a project that requires TTL signals? Are you tired of having to plug in your Function Generator? Would you like to remotely enable your project? Well... You are in luck! Backyard Brains has your back. Using this app, and our lightweight and portable two-channel signal generator you can remotely enable TTL signals! Simply connect to the standard 0.1" header and you will be able to control two independent square-wave pulses with a swipe of your finger on your smartphone! The Backyard Brains remote signal generator is a great addition to your electronics workbench! Using this app, you can choose the type of signal to generate: selecting the frequency, pulse width, duration, and more. Note: You need the BYB remote signal generator hardware to use this app. https://backyardbrains.com/products/remote
VSC Portal
Stay connected to your college with this mobile app for Vermont State Colleges, including Castleton University, Community College of Vermont, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. Enhance your campus experience with features that are effective, efficient, and fun. Download now to stay connected and make the most of your college life.
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The Vermont State Colleges include Castleton University, Community College of Vermont, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. The Vermont State College mobile app helps you stay connected to your college. You’ll have access to great features that make your campus experience more effective, more efficient, and more fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VSC Portal at every 2 months against BYB Remote's every 11 months. BYB Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BYB Remote ships an update every 11 months, VSC Portal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BYB Remote | VSC Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Backyard Brains | Vermont State Colleges |
In-app purchases
BYB Remote
No in-app purchases
VSC Portal
No in-app purchases
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