CAPcontrol vs Maxview Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CAPcontrol
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CAPcontrol together with a compatible Kathrein caravan TV system¹ makes you more mobile than ever before on your camping holiday. ■ Wireless entertainment in your mobile home with WiFi ■ Live-Streaming of all your accustomed TV and radio programs. ■ Independent access to TV and radio programs by each receiving device. ■ Intuitive and simple system alignment. ■ Rapid satellite alignment using GPS from your mobile device. This App opens up amazing options to use your Kathrein’s CAP system with more comfort. An optimized entertainment tool according to your needs is our goal. Please share your experience with this app and write a short comment in the store or send us your ideas to App@kathrein-ds.com. By using this app you agree to the Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. ¹ Compatible caravan TV systems: Receiver-independent automatic alignment systems Kathrein's CAP 650/750/950 the portable CAP 500M and the HDS166 plus system. More information is available at kathrein.com.
Maxview Connect
Control your satellite system wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Receive automatic software updates and notifications to ensure you never miss an update. Seamlessly manage satellite packs and access product support.
- Wireless smartphone/tablet control
- Automatic software updates
- Live update notifications
- Switch satellite packs
- Access product support
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Maxview Connect is the companion app for your Maxview Connect satellite system. You can use the app to connect and control your satellite and update your software. Benefits include: - Wireless control from your smartphone or tablet - Stay connected on the move with wireless and automatic software updates - Never miss an update with live software update notifications - Seamlessly switch between satellite packs - Instant access to product support information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CAPcontrol at every 5 months against Maxview Connect's every 10 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CAPcontrol ships an update every 5 months, Maxview Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CAPcontrol | Maxview Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KATHREIN-Werke KG | Maxview Limited |
In-app purchases
CAPcontrol
No in-app purchases
Maxview Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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