Comparison

Bluetooth® Control vs MX Field App

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth® Control

Easily program and control marine navigation lights wirelessly via Bluetooth. This app eliminates the need for a separate programmer, using only your mobile phone for setup and operation within a 50-meter range.

Highlights
  • Wireless programming and control
  • 50-meter operating range
  • No separate programmer needed
  • Mobile phone operation
  • Supports Carmanah/Sabik marine aids
Features
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Sabik Bluetooth(R) Control offers easy-to-use programming and control of Carmanah / Sabik marine aids-to-navigation up to 50 meters. No separate programmer required; all you need is a mobile phone. This advanced app is available for iPhone 5 and above and requires Bluetooth(R) 4.0 Smart. A Sabik Bluetooth(R) enabled lantern and a LightGuard Monitor account are required to use the software. Please contact your local distributor or email support@sabik.com if you don't have an account yet.

About

MX Field App

This utility app simplifies the setup and on-site modification of traffic control systems. It allows users to quickly access and change system settings, program schedules, and view system health data remotely via Bluetooth. The app offers a user-friendly, step-by-step programming experience for efficient traffic beacon and sign management.

Highlights
  • Quick system setup
  • On-site setting changes
  • Remote programming up to 100 feet
  • Step-by-step programming
  • System health data and fault reporting
  • Unlimited operating schedule management
  • Built-in system security
Features
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MX Field App™ makes quick work of system setup, as well as on-site changes to settings and schedules, for all MX Series systems. Why use an app to program traffic beacons and signs? • Access and change system default settings quickly from the ground—no more bucket truck! • Program from up to 100 feet away • Simple, step-by-step programming • Detailed system health data and multi-fault reporting • Scheduling: Set up and manage unlimited operating schedules • Built-in system security: No passwords required • Future-proof: Regular firmware and software updates How does it work? The app uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to connect to nearby MX Series systems. From the moment a system receives power, it automatically connects both locally to the MX Field App and remotely to MX Cloud, providing easy local and remote access to system status, settings and data. Quickly pair to the system by following the instructions inside the MX power module lid or by requesting a digital key from an MX Cloud administrator. About Carmanah MX Series connected traffic beacons and signs Carmanah’s MX Series is the simplest and most affordable way to monitor, control and gather data from traffic safety systems. With MX, agencies can access dispersed assets remotely, providing not only significant time and cost savings, but heightened system awareness, proactive future planning, and enhanced citizen safety.

Screenshots

Bluetooth® Control1 screens
MX Field App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth® Control at 5.0 against MX Field App's 3.7. MX Field App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Bluetooth® Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth® Control ships an update every 7 months, MX Field App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bluetooth® Control versus MX Field App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth® ControlMX Field App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPX Aids to Navigation OyCarmanah Technologies Corporation

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth® Control

No in-app purchases

None

MX Field App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth® Control free?
Bluetooth® Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX Field App free?
MX Field App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth® Control or MX Field App?
Bluetooth® Control is rated higher. Bluetooth® Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MX Field App averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Bluetooth® Control or MX Field App have ads?
Neither Bluetooth® Control nor MX Field App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth® Control or MX Field App?
Bluetooth® Control ships an update every 7 months, and MX Field App every 2 months. Most recently, Bluetooth® Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and MX Field App on October 24, 2026.

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