less control imho..
controlled via solenoid you can choose how you wish to spool, so actuator off effectively until desired spool and boost are reached, before allowing actuaot to start to move on the increasing pressure.
actuators have a range of opening, its not ON-OFF, OPEN-CLOSE operation but a creep to push open starting from their static spring pressure + frictional losses.
Its works without question, not as a I want 20psi from my unmapped car kinda way, as ME7 ecus will throw deviation codes that Fords maybe dont worry about.
When I have run actuator only previously, it was with the Apexi in its 'off' mode, and used for wet conditions, lowest power, and the delivery was smooth and tapered boost onset. (ideal for traction limmited conditions)