Comparison

INDIGO Control Panel vs XSpecApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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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The INDIGO Control Panel is a simplified variant of the INDIGO A1, tailored specifically for streamlined access to essential functionalities. It provides an interface for managing INDIGO or INDI servers, along with configuration controls for the server itself and for serial ports used by various drivers and the full version of the control panel. This specialized version focuses on delivering a direct view of agents' properties, offering users a clear and concise operational experience. Unlike the INDIGO A1, the INDIGO Control Panel does not include agent-specific panels nor does it incorporate a built-in INDIGO server. This simplification allows for a more lightweight and focused tool, suitable for users who require direct and straightforward management capabilities without the complexities of additional features. Designed for versatility, the INDIGO Control Panel is compatible with macOS, iPadOS, and iOS platforms, ensuring a broad range of device usability. This cross-platform functionality makes it an ideal choice for users who need to manage their systems on the go, providing reliable control across different operating environments.

About

XSpecApp

This application displays EDXRF spectra, allowing users to manually identify elements, calculate ROIs, and add annotations. It supports saving, loading, and printing spectra with detailed information. The app can also acquire spectra using a digital pulse processor via USB, Serial, or wireless connections.

Highlights
  • Manual element identification
  • ROI calculation for peaks
  • Spectrum annotations
  • Spectrum printing with ROIs
  • Save and load spectra
  • Acquire spectra via digital pulse processor
Features
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XSpecApp displays EDXRF spectra providing the following capabilities: * Manual identification of elements * ROI (integrals) for identified peaks * Annotations on spectrum * Printing of spectrum with calculated ROIs * Saving and Loading of spectrum, with annotations and element information * NEW: Acquire spectra using an Amptek DP5 digital pulse processor. Supported interfaces are USB, Serial, and XSpecConnect (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) . Please visit www.xrfconsulting.com for details on XSpecConnect.

Screenshots

INDIGO Control Panel4 screens
XSpecApp1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XSpecApp at every 2 days against INDIGO Control Panel's fortnightly. XSpecApp also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). INDIGO Control Panel's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. INDIGO Control Panel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and XSpecApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INDIGO Control Panel ships an update fortnightly, XSpecApp every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
INDIGO Control Panel versus XSpecApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINDIGO Control PanelXSpecApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudMakers, s. r. o.Brian Cross, XRF Consulting, LLC

Customer experience

INDIGO Control Panel

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

XSpecApp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

INDIGO Control Panel

One-time3
  • All features upgradeFree
  • All features 14-day trialFree
  • All features$9.99
1 purchases

XSpecApp

One-time1
  • XSpecApp$24.99

Questions

Is INDIGO Control Panel free?
INDIGO Control Panel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XSpecApp free?
XSpecApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do INDIGO Control Panel or XSpecApp have ads?
Neither INDIGO Control Panel nor XSpecApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, INDIGO Control Panel or XSpecApp?
INDIGO Control Panel ships an update fortnightly, and XSpecApp every 2 days. Most recently, INDIGO Control Panel was updated on June 1, 2026 and XSpecApp on September 9, 2026.

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