INDIGO Control Panel vs MathCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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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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.
MathCam
Point your device's camera at a math problem to get an instant solution. View step-by-step explanations and see operations highlighted as you progress. Supports a wide range of arithmetic and algebraic problems.
- Camera-based math problem scanning
- Step-by-step solution breakdown
- Color-coded operation highlighting
- Supports basic arithmetic
- Handles order of operations
- Calculates mean, mode, median, and range
- Works on paper, screens, and workbooks
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Solves basic math problems using the camera. 1 Hold your iPhone or iPad over a math problem. 2 MathCam scans the problem and shows you the answer. • Tap through the solution step-by-step • See the color coded operations update directly in the math problem • Works with Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division problems • Works with Order of Operations (PEMDAS / BODMAS) problems • Works with Mean, Mode, Median & Range problems • Works with math problems on paper, workbooks, or directly from computer and device screens • Works with single line or multi-line math problems • Works with powers and exponents • Works with whole numbers and decimal numbers MathCam View Finder features • Tap and Hold on device screen to pause scanning • Double-Tap on device screen to change View Finder size and shape • Drag the View Finder anywhere on device screen Screen orientations • Portrait and Landscape Pop quiz: What is 9 / 1.5 + 7 (6 - 3) ? What is the mean, mode, median & range of 2, 4.5, 6, 7, 3, 4.5, 1, 3, 5? MathCam can scan these and give the answer in less time than it takes you to read them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: INDIGO Control Panel at fortnightly against MathCam's every 5 months. INDIGO Control Panel also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MathCam's advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (9.3 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. INDIGO Control Panel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MathCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
INDIGO Control Panel ships an update fortnightly, MathCam every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INDIGO Control Panel | MathCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CloudMakers, s. r. o. | Turtle Beach Studio |
Customer experience
INDIGO Control Panel
MathCam
In-app purchases
INDIGO Control Panel
- All features upgradeFree
- All features 14-day trialFree
- All features$9.99
MathCam
- MathCam Upgrade$0.95
Questions
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