INDIGO Control Panel vs Century Chronicle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Server management
- Serial port configuration
- Direct agent property view
- Streamlined interface
- Cross-platform compatibility
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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. โข Discover INDIGO servers on your local network or add connections manually. โข Control INDIGO-compatible cameras, telescope mounts, focusers, filter wheels, rotators, and other astronomy devices. โข Browse and edit device properties, including settings beyond the controls offered by dedicated imaging applications. โข View image previews and download image data. โข Manage server and device configurations. โข Monitor and export diagnostic logs. โข 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.
Century Chronicle
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Century Chronicle: 100 Years Ago TodaySee how the world looked in the 1920's through the lens of journalist and social commentators from that time. Century Chronicle bring you news from history grouped into collection of articles about certain topics. Experience the evolution of workers' rights, the realities of racial injustice, and the rise of the suffrage movement, told through the raw perspectives of contemporary accounts.All news are taken from historical newspaper and have links to the source. Save your favorite articles, search through published editions and share news with friends. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: INDIGO Control Panel at none against Century Chronicle's shown. Century Chronicle's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. INDIGO Control Panel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Century Chronicle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
INDIGO Control Panel ships an update every 3 weeks, Century Chronicle daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | INDIGO Control Panel | Century Chronicle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CloudMakers, s. r. o. | Ivan Repusic |
In-app purchases
INDIGO Control Panel
- All features upgradeFree
- All features 14-day trialFree
- All features$9.99
Century Chronicle
- Monthy Subscription$2.991 Month
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