Wi vs Computrols
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wi
Control linear actuators and DC motors directly from your iOS device. This app simplifies complex movements, eliminating the need for expensive add-ons. A setup guide makes getting started quick and easy.
- Control actuators/DC motors via Wi-Fi
- Bi-directional control for each actuator
- Set time delays up to 999 seconds
- Momentary or non-momentary control
- Record and save actuator movements as presets
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The Wi-Fi Actuator App from Progressive Automations lets you control your actuators or DC motors right from your own iOS device. Move them in ways that once required too many expensive add-ons now available in a single app. Follow our easy-to-read setup guide and start moving in minutes. FEATURES: - Works with most Progressive Automations Linear Actuators or DC Motors (up to 10A, 12VDC per channel) - Control up to four actuators via Wi-Fi - Bi-directional control for each actuator - Set time delays up to 999 seconds on one, two, three or four actuators - Choose from momentary or non-momentary actuator control - Easily record all your actuator movements and save it as a single preset (up to five presets)
Computrols
This app simplifies building automation tasks. It allows users to configure, commission, and test hardware with an easy-to-use interface. It's designed for professionals in the building automation industry.
- Configure hardware
- Commission hardware
- Test hardware
- Building automation industry focus
- Simple and easy-to-use design
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Computrols has and continues to revolutionize the way in which things are done in the building automation industry. The Computrols mobile application is our most recent innovation in our quest to bring simplicity to the building automation industry. As with all Computrols products, the Computrols’ app design emphasizes simplicity and ease-of-use. A powerful tool in your pocket, the app helps you configure, commission, and test Computrols hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Computrols at every 3 months against Wi's every 23 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wi against 5.0 for Computrols. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Wi ships an update every 23 months, Computrols every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wi | Computrols |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Progressive Automations Inc | Computrols |
Customer experience
Wi
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In-app purchases
Wi
No in-app purchases
Computrols
No in-app purchases


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