Blue Switch vs uControl IW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Blue Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. uControl IW asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Blue Switch | uControl IW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitalij Schaefer | John Preheim |
In-app purchases
Blue Switch
- Remove Ads$17.99
uControl IW
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is uControl IW free?
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