Comparison

CFX vs RedVision by REDARC

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

Head to head
About

CFX

Monitor and control your compatible fridge/freezer remotely via Wi-Fi. Adjust temperatures, manage power sources, set alarms, and receive alerts for lid openings. Ideal for managing your portable cooling device from a distance.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control and monitoring
  • Turn fridge/freezer on/off
  • Set battery protection level
  • Select temperature units (°C/°F)
  • Set temperature alarms
  • View power source (AC/DC)
  • Lid open alerts
Features
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Total CFX monitoring and control at your fingertips! The CFX APP can be used to monitor and control your CFX fridge/freezer from a distance providing you can connect your IPhone to the CFX using Wi-Fi connection. Use the CFX APP to: • Control and monitor temperatures remotely (Wi-Fi connection, distance depends on environment) • Turn on and off the CFX and/or individual compartments • Set your battery protection level • Select temperature unit (°C or °F) • Set temperature alarm (+/-3°C or +/-5°C) • See what power source your CFX is running on – AC or DC • See what the supply voltage level is if running on DC • See whenever your CFX lid is open, and be alerted if open for >3mins. • Change Wi-Fi name and password The CFX APPs works for the following set of CFX models; CFX35W, CFX40W, CFX50W, CFX65W, CFX95DZW and CFX100W. A quick connection guide is available in order to quickly get you connected and started with your CFX APP.

About

RedVision by REDARC

Control and monitor your camper, caravan, trailer, 4x4, or sleeper cab systems remotely. Manage battery levels, tank levels, and devices like lights and pumps. Receive system diagnostics and perform firmware updates for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Battery monitoring (level, temp, voltage)
  • Device control (lights, pumps, inverters)
  • Automated device control
  • Tank level monitoring
  • System diagnostics
  • Firmware updates
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REDARC’s game-changing RedVision® system delivers an unprecedented level of control and automation for a camper, caravan, trailer, 4x4 or sleeper cab right to your fingertips. Through the RedVision App®, when paired with RedVision enabled REDARC hardware, you may be able to; Monitor battery level, temperature and voltage monitoring Monitor battery state of charge and charge rates Control devices such as lights, water pumps, compressors and inverters Automated control of multiple devices Monitor ambient temperature Monitor tank levels Check System diagnostics Complete Firmware updates The exact mix of available functions will depend on your hardware setup. With RedVision® it’s easy to keep an eye on what’s important. For complete control and monitoring at your fingertips, download the RedVision App® now.

Screenshots

CFX4 screens
RedVision by REDARC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RedVision by REDARC at 1.9 against CFX's 1.2. CFX's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (119 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RedVision by REDARC holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CFX has 119 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of CFX's written reviews are positive against 15% of RedVision by REDARC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CFX ships an update weekly, RedVision by REDARC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CFX versus RedVision by REDARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCFXRedVision by REDARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (119 ratings)1.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.9% of reviews15.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better20
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDometic Group ABRedarc Electronics

Customer experience

CFX

All ratings117 ratings
Positive3.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative92.3%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive10.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative82.9%

RedVision by REDARC

All ratings20 ratings
Positive15.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral13.1%
Negative71.4%

User reviews

CFX

From 119 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Simple and intuitive interface when working
  • 🎯 Effective temperature and settings control
  • ⚡ Quick setup for some users
  • 📱 Basic functionality operates as designed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 WiFi connection fails consistently
  • 🐛 Bluetooth pairing not recognized
  • 🐛 App stuck on connection guide screen
  • 🐛 App freezes at startup
  • 📵 WiFi connection disables cellular/internet access

RedVision by REDARC

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works when connected
  • ⭐️ Great hardware
  • ✅ Configurator app works well

Room to improve

  • ❌ Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • ❌ Unstable connection
  • ❌ Frequent disconnects
  • ❌ App crashes
  • ❌ Slow to reconnect

Bugs and requests

CFX

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App does not recognize WiFi connection despite phone showing connected
  • Bluetooth search fails to detect cooler
  • App stuck on connection guide as only available option
  • App crashes on startup
  • App freezes during setup process
Show 10 more
  • Cannot get past step 3 of setup
  • Temperature slider snaps back to 0 when setting negative values
  • Plus/minus buttons don't work consistently
  • App crashes when attempting WiFi connection
  • WiFi drops in and out intermittently
  • App doesn't appear in phone settings
  • Voltage readings significantly inaccurate (0.2-0.6V lower than actual)
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • App incompatible with newer iPhone models
  • Wrong app being promoted (should be 'Mobile Cooling' app instead)

Requested features

7 requests
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Better visual indicators for fridge section status
  • Improved temperature slider with precise control
  • Battery consumption tracking
Show 2 more
  • Current draw monitoring
  • Automatic WiFi connection without manual setup

RedVision by REDARC

Reported bugs

36 issues
  • App does not retain temperature display setting (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
  • Latest update won't install
  • Will not connect to iPhone
  • App crashes
  • Bluetooth BLE not configured
Show 31 more
  • App disconnects randomly
  • App gets into endless loop trying to reconnect
  • App fails to pair
  • App disconnects for no reason
  • App fails to display information
  • App soft key control repeatedly fails
  • App disconnects after pairing
  • App won't reconnect without resetting BMS
  • Latest update bricked GoBlock 100
  • App no longer connects after update
  • App doesn't read shunt properly
  • App doesn't display total accumulation of solar power
  • Unable to connect to Radvision device after update
  • App loses connection to system
  • App constantly shows 'Device and/or phone fault'
  • App always shows 0% battery
  • App gives zero information on screen
  • App drops connectivity for no apparent reason
  • App disconnects and requires unplugging display
  • App doesn't show soft buttons
  • App not connecting after new update
  • App shows default screen, no soft keys
  • App constantly connecting/disconnecting device
  • App struggles to connect unless very close
  • App fails to connect or shows 'system error restart product and phone'
  • App doesn't show charging bar correctly
  • App loses Bluetooth connection
  • App doesn't show historical data
  • App doesn't show charge mode
  • App doesn't show water tank levels
  • App doesn't show battery recognized as full charged

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add Apple CarPlay support
  • Add hourly solar data
  • Add data export functionality
  • Add confirmation for fridge off action
  • Show all details from Redvision unit's LCD screen
Show 4 more
  • Show hourly rates of charge graphs
  • Add way to track daily charge/discharge
  • Add ability to turn ports/charging on/off from app
  • Improve app name for Siri compatibility

In-app purchases

None

CFX

No in-app purchases

None

RedVision by REDARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CFX free?
CFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RedVision by REDARC free?
RedVision by REDARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CFX or RedVision by REDARC?
RedVision by REDARC is rated higher. CFX averages 1.2 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while RedVision by REDARC averages 1.9 from 20 ratings.
Do CFX or RedVision by REDARC have ads?
Neither CFX nor RedVision by REDARC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CFX or RedVision by REDARC?
CFX ships an update weekly, and RedVision by REDARC monthly. Most recently, CFX was updated on October 22, 2026 and RedVision by REDARC on October 24, 2026.

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