Comparison

INDIGO Control Panel vs RobocklySense

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

Head to head
About

INDIGO Control Panel

This application offers a streamlined interface for managing servers and configuring serial ports. It provides direct access to agent properties for a focused operational experience, without including a built-in server or agent-specific panels.

Highlights
  • Server management
  • Serial port configuration
  • Direct agent property view
  • Streamlined interface
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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INDIGO Control Panel gives you direct access to your astronomy equipment from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to INDIGO servers, explore connected devices, and adjust their settings through a native macOS interface. Whether you are setting up your equipment, checking device status, or troubleshooting a connection, INDIGO Control Panel brings the properties exposed by your INDIGO drivers and agents into one place. β€’ Discover INDIGO servers on your local network or add connections manually. β€’ Control INDIGO-compatible cameras, telescope mounts, focusers, filter wheels, rotators, and other astronomy devices. β€’ Browse and edit device properties, including settings beyond the controls offered by dedicated imaging applications. β€’ View image previews and download image data. β€’ Manage server and device configurations. β€’ Monitor and export diagnostic logs. β€’ Customize navigation and hide non-essential properties to keep your workspace focused. Version 6 introduces redesigned navigation and property controls, improved connection and reconnection handling, and better performance when displaying large property lists. INDIGO Control Panel is a client for the INDIGO astronomy framework. It requires an accessible INDIGO server and compatible device drivers. Available controls depend on the connected devices and the properties they expose. Requires macOS 17.6 or later.

About

RobocklySense

Features
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Sense is a robotic and computer programming system which allows users to explore, problem solve, and advance their computer programming abilities from just starting in visual block programming, to Python and C languages. The sense platform can be expanded by over 45 different NeuLog sensors so that you can create solutions and codes the world has never thought of for any problem you try to over come. Students can program the Sense via the β€œRoblocklySense” programming platform which runs through your browser.

Screenshots

INDIGO Control Panel4 screens
RobocklySense2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RobocklySense at none against INDIGO Control Panel's 3. RobocklySense also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). INDIGO Control Panel's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. INDIGO Control Panel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RobocklySense asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INDIGO Control Panel ships an update every 3 weeks, RobocklySense every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
INDIGO Control Panel versus RobocklySense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINDIGO Control PanelRobocklySense
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.69.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudMakers, s. r. o.S. E. S. - SCIENTIFIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

INDIGO Control Panel

One-time3
  • All features upgradeFree
  • All features 14-day trialFree
  • All features$9.99
None

RobocklySense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is INDIGO Control Panel free?
INDIGO Control Panel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RobocklySense free?
RobocklySense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do INDIGO Control Panel or RobocklySense have ads?
Neither INDIGO Control Panel nor RobocklySense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, INDIGO Control Panel or RobocklySense?
INDIGO Control Panel ships an update every 3 weeks, and RobocklySense every 14 months. Most recently, INDIGO Control Panel was updated on November 1, 2026 and RobocklySense on November 2, 2026.

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