Comparison

USP Tool vs NTC Control

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

Head to head
About

USP Tool

Features
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Mobile configurator USP Tool (Universal Sensors & Peripherals Tool) is an application designed for remote configuration and diagnostics via Bluetooth of fuel level sensors TKLS, TKLS-Air, angle meter sensors TKAM-Air. The list of supported equipment may be extended. Main features of the USP Tool application: • Displaying a list of sensors supported by the application in the Bluetooth coverage area of the mobile device; • Performing all the necessary settings for the sensors operation; • Displaying of the values measured and transmitted by the sensors; • Operational diagnostics of the sensors operation.

About

NTC Control

This app enables quick diagnostics and basic setup for GLONASS trackers. Connect via Bluetooth for close-range access or remotely via the internet to manage device parameters, update firmware, and send commands.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth and internet connectivity
  • Display current telemetry
  • Download black box data
  • Configure monitoring parameters
  • Synchronize time
  • Update device firmware
  • Send commands to device
Features
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NTC Control is designed for quick diagnostics and basic configuration of the START, SMART, and SIGNAL GPS trackers. The application allows you to connect to and manage devices either locally via Bluetooth or remotely over the Internet. Supported device series: • S-20xx (Internet only) • S-24xx (Internet only) • S-26xx (Internet only) • S-45xx (Internet and Bluetooth) • S-47xx (Internet and Bluetooth) Key Features • View real-time telemetry • Download TMI files (black box data) from the device • Upload downloaded telemetry to a monitoring server • Configure basic parameters of the device • Synchronize device time • Update device firmware • Send standard and custom commands to the device Connection Methods • Bluetooth • Internet (via the RCS service) Permissions The application may request the following permissions: • Bluetooth — required to connect to supported devices. • Contacts — optional. Allows the application to display the contact list when connected to a device via the Internet (RCS). To send application logs to technical support: • Open Settings from the main screen. • Select Application Logs.

Screenshots

USP Tool4 screens
NTC Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: USP Tool at 12.2 against NTC Control's 16. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USP Tool ships an update every 3 weeks, NTC Control every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
USP Tool versus NTC Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSP ToolNTC Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnoKom Ltd.Viacheslav Kulikov

In-app purchases

None

USP Tool

No in-app purchases

None

NTC Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USP Tool free?
USP Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NTC Control free?
NTC Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do USP Tool or NTC Control have ads?
Neither USP Tool nor NTC Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USP Tool or NTC Control?
USP Tool ships an update every 3 weeks, and NTC Control every 4 weeks. Most recently, USP Tool was updated on September 15, 2026 and NTC Control on August 5, 2026.

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