Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch vs BECKHOFF Diagnostics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch
Control presentations on your Mac directly from your Apple Watch or iPhone. Navigate slides, start/stop shows, and track time elapsed, all without needing Wi-Fi. Compatible with popular presentation software.
- Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Start/stop presentations
- Navigate slides and builds
- Track elapsed time
- Compatible with PowerPoint, Keynote, Preview
- No Wi-Fi required
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Ctrl is the best presentation companion for your Apple Watch. – Seamlessly connect your Apple Watch or iPhone to your Mac with Bluetooth 4.0. No Wifi required. – Start and stop presentations right from your Watch or iPhone, and navigate between slides and builds. – Glance at your Watch to see how much time has passed. – Compatible with PowerPoint, Keynote, and Preview. Requirements: – A Bluetooth 4.0 enabled Mac running OS X Mojave or later. Setup is easy, simply download Ctrl for Mac from https://mysk.app/ and launch Ctrl from your iPhone or Apple Watch.
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
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BECKHOFF Diagnostics provides mobile, on-demand diagnostic capabilities for BECKHOFF EtherCAT devices - all through a Bluetooth connection. When used with a compatible Bluetooth gateway, your smartphone or tablet becomes a powerful on-site diagnostic tool. The app provides a clear overview of all EtherCAT devices in the connected system, including status, error, and diagnostic data. With the integrated scoping function, signal traces can be captured directly on site. Everything works out of the box, with no additional programming or configuration required. Read-only access: No configuration, no forcing, no system changes. Key Features - Bluetooth pairing with BECKHOFF Diagnostics gateways - Automatic detection of all EtherCAT devices - Error & diagnostic codes (CoE 0x10F3) - Device status & live information - Simple signal recording (scoping) - Read-only access for maximum safety Use Cases - On-site service - Customer support - Device inspection & troubleshooting - Mobile field diagnostics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BECKHOFF Diagnostics at Free against Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's $3.99. BECKHOFF Diagnostics also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months). Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
BECKHOFF Diagnostics is free to download; Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch ships an update every 48 months, BECKHOFF Diagnostics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch | BECKHOFF Diagnostics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mysk Inc. | Beckhoff Automation GmbH |
In-app purchases
Ctrl ~ A Remote for your Watch
No in-app purchases
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
