Comparison

IOM Highways Pro vs EBQ Control

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

Head to head
About

IOM Highways Pro

Navigate the Isle of Man's road network with real-time updates from electronic signs and traffic conditions. Plan your journeys efficiently and avoid congestion with live map data and instant notifications for sign changes.

Highlights
  • Live road sign feed
  • Real-time traffic map
  • Push notifications for sign changes
  • Journey planning
  • Congestion avoidance
Features
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Navigate the Isle of Man road network with confidence using the IOM Highways Pro app (formally the Read The Signs app) from the Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure. Stay informed about traffic conditions and potential issues before you hit the road with real-time updates from electronic road signs across the island. * Live Road Sign Feed: Access up-to-the-minute information from electronic signs to help you plan your journey efficiently. * Real-Time Traffic Map: View live traffic conditions on a detailed map to avoid congestion and delays. * Push Notifications: Subscribe to specific signs and receive instant push notifications when their information changes.

About

EBQ Control

Features
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EBQ Control allows users to interact with their Electronic Circuit Breakers with Charge (EBQ). Actions such as monitoring electric current usage, and controlling the state of EBQ are available using the application via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

IOM Highways Pro2 screens
EBQ Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EBQ Control at every 6 weeks against IOM Highways Pro's every 30 months. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IOM Highways Pro ships an update every 30 months, EBQ Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
IOM Highways Pro versus EBQ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIOM Highways ProEBQ Control
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews28.6% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size42 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy DumbellThng Kaih Lian

In-app purchases

None

IOM Highways Pro

No in-app purchases

None

EBQ Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IOM Highways Pro free?
IOM Highways Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EBQ Control free?
EBQ Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IOM Highways Pro or EBQ Control have ads?
Neither IOM Highways Pro nor EBQ Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IOM Highways Pro or EBQ Control?
IOM Highways Pro ships an update every 30 months, and EBQ Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, IOM Highways Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and EBQ Control on October 25, 2026.

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