Comparison

Blue Switch vs uControl IW

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

Head to head
About

Blue Switch

Control 2, 4, or 8 channel Bluetooth BLE relay modules from your iPhone or iPad. Assign custom names to modules and individual relays for easy identification and management. Enhance security by changing the default password.

Highlights
  • Control 2, 4, or 8 channel relay modules
  • Bluetooth BLE connectivity
  • Assign custom module aliases
  • Assign custom relay aliases
  • Change default password for security
  • Connect to multiple modules
Features
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This app allows you to control a 2, 4 or 8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE with your iPhone or iPad. To use this app, you need one of these three modules: "2 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "4 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" These modules can be ordered at many online shops. Please use a search engine to find a shop. This app can be connected with any number of modules. By entering an alias, the modules are marked clearly and can easily be assigned to a use area. Name the modules for example "Relay 1", "Relay 2", "Electronic lab project" or "Ambient Light". An alias can also be entered for each relay. The default password for these modules is usually "12345678". For more security, the app also allows you to change the password. The password must be eight digits long.

About

uControl IW

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uControl is an application software designed to work in conjunction with the Innowave Technology line of controllers to allow for wireless monitoring and control of many different systems with your smartphone or tablet. Wireless hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric system monitoring and control are all possibilities with the uControl app and corresponding hardware. Learn more about the uControl app and the Innowave Technology controllers at http://www.Innowavetechnology.com.

Screenshots

Blue Switch4 screens
uControl IW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uControl IW at none against Blue Switch's 1. uControl IW also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Blue Switch's advantage is device support. On price 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. Blue Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. uControl IW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blue Switch versus uControl IW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue SwitchuControl IW
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferJohn Preheim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blue Switch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$17.99
None

uControl IW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Switch free?
Blue Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uControl IW free?
uControl IW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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