Comparison

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.

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. โ€ข Discover INDIGO servers on your local network or add connections manually. โ€ข Control INDIGO-compatible cameras, telescope mounts, focusers, filter wheels, rotators, and other astronomy devices. โ€ข Browse and edit device properties, including settings beyond the controls offered by dedicated imaging applications. โ€ข View image previews and download image data. โ€ข Manage server and device configurations. โ€ข Monitor and export diagnostic logs. โ€ข 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

Century Chronicle

Features
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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/

Screenshots

INDIGO Control Panel4 screens
Century Chronicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INDIGO Control Panel ships an update every 3 weeks, Century Chronicle daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
INDIGO Control Panel versus Century Chronicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINDIGO Control PanelCentury Chronicle
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCloudMakers, s. r. o.Ivan Repusic

In-app purchases

3 purchases

INDIGO Control Panel

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

Century Chronicle

Subscriptions1
  • Monthy Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is INDIGO Control Panel free?
INDIGO Control Panel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Century Chronicle free?
Century Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do INDIGO Control Panel or Century Chronicle have ads?
Century Chronicle shows ads; INDIGO Control Panel does not.
Which is updated more often, INDIGO Control Panel or Century Chronicle?
INDIGO Control Panel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Century Chronicle daily. Most recently, INDIGO Control Panel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Century Chronicle on October 24, 2026.

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