Comparison

Wi vs Computrols

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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)

About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure hardware
  • Commission hardware
  • Test hardware
  • Building automation industry focus
  • Simple and easy-to-use design
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Wi3 screens
Computrols4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wi versus Computrols: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiComputrols
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProgressive Automations IncComputrols

Customer experience

Wi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Computrols

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wi

No in-app purchases

None

Computrols

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Computrols free?
Computrols is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wi or Computrols?
Wi and Computrols are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Wi or Computrols have ads?
Neither Wi nor Computrols shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wi or Computrols?
Wi ships an update every 23 months, and Computrols every 3 months. Most recently, Wi was updated on June 11, 2026 and Computrols on June 5, 2026.

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