Comparison

GENNECT Cross vs CPS Connect Pro

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

Head to head
About

GENNECT Cross

Connect multiple HIOKI Bluetooth Low Energy measurement instruments to your device. Save, log, and analyze measurement data, including waveforms and harmonic analysis. Ideal for field maintenance and electrical theft detection.

Highlights
  • Connect multiple measurement instruments
  • Log data up to 24 hours
  • Analyze waveforms and FFT
  • Detect electric theft
  • Perform harmonic analysis
  • Map measurements to pictures
Features
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This is the communication software for HIOKI Products (Bluetooth Low Energy models). The GENNECT Cross is compatible with the following products. Target Models: - BT3554-50, BT3554-01(-11) BATTERY TESTER - IR4057-50, IR4054-11, IR4058-20 INSULATION TESTER - FT6380-50 CLAMP ON EARTH TESTER - PD3259-50 DIGITAL PHASE DETECTOR - CM4001,CM4002,CM4003 AC LEAKAGE CLAMP METER - CM3286-01 AC CLAMP POWER METER - CM4142 AC CLAMP METER - CM4372, CM4374, CM4376 AC/DC CLAMP METER - CM7291 DISPLAY UNIT - FT3425 LUX METER - FT4310 BYPASS DIODE TESTER https://gennect.net/en/cross/index Features: - General Measurement : This function is useful when you would like to get the multiple data. You can connect multiple measurement instruments and save the data manually. The app's maximum number of instruments connection is 8, however some devices only allow to connect fewer measuring instruments simultaneously depending on their wireless connectivity. In addition, location information and photos can be saved with measured data. - Logging(Recording) : This function automatically record the data up to a maximum of 24 hours, with the fastest interval of every 5 seconds and up to 8 channels simultaneously. It also allows you to record the data trend graph during a assigned period. - Comparator : This function is used to judge whether the measured values are good or bad by the FAIL criteria.You can utilize several options to set the criteria, an arbitral value (for all models),a instrument-defined value (for FT4310, IR405X) and so on. - Waveform/FFT : This function is used to capture the voltage waveforms(simple FFT) or current waveforms(simple FFT). You can also download INRUSH waveform from CM4142/CM437X. - Battery : This function is used to record measurement data transferred from battery testers. The recorded data can be displayed in the graph or the list form. The battery number can be confirmed audibly by the Measurement Recording Guide function. - Electric Theft Detection : This function is used to check the "Theft of Electricity" status by measuring current and power using CM3286-01. You can also create PDF reports including measurement data related with pictures and the map information. (needs the internet access.) - Harmonic Analysis: This function is used to analyze the harmonics from 1 to 30th order. The level, content percentage of FND, total harmonic distortion(THD), harmonic graph and measured waveforms are displayed and recorded. - Field Maintenance: This function is used to map measured values to arbitrary positions in the picture. You can also create templates in advance and load it later. - Event Recording: This is a function that allows you to easily visualize when and how much measuring values exceeded the pre-set thresholds on your smartphone and tablet. This is ideal for troubleshooting of over load and leakage current and voltage drop, for example. - Vector:This function allows you to display measured values and vector diagrams simultaneously and compare them with saved data. Notice: - This app needs to access the internet via a cellular network or Wi-Fi. Please note that you have to cover this access fee to the internet. - This app uses the location information service (GPS). - Please be sure to confirm the privacy polisy on the upper right of the [Other] screen and agree before using this app. Contact form: https://www.hioki.com/contact The copyright to the executable program file and associated documents is owned by HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION. HIOKI reserves the right to make changes to the software specifications without any prior warning. HIOKI disclaims any and all responsibility for any consequences arising out of use of this software.

About

CPS Connect Pro

This app allows users to connect to and manage various hardware modules for solar inverters. It facilitates parameter settings, firmware upgrades, and remote monitoring of PV plants.

Highlights
  • Connect to hardware modules (FG4E, FG4C, WiFi, GPRS, FOMlink)
  • Initialize and modify CPS NO-LCD inverters
  • Upgrade inverter firmware
  • Configure gateways for internet access
  • Scan Modbus bus for configuration
  • Simplify PV plant activation and creation
  • Remote data viewing and alarm monitoring
Features
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*Able to connect to hardware such as FG4E, FG4C, WiFi gateway, GPRS gateway, FOMlink module. *By connecting the FOMlink module, you can initialize the CPS NO-LCD inverters, modify parameter settings, and upgrade firmware. *When installing the FG series gateway, you can choose different communication ways to access the Internet; configure the gateway to send data directly to the 3rd party server. *When installing FG series gateways, you can scan the Modbus bus and perform required configuration and maintenance. *When installing FG and various types of gateways, the process of activating and creating a PV plant becomes simpler; even when encountering field problems, the configuration process and diagnostic data can be sent directly to the cloud.Timely access to technical services. *Operation and maintenance users with accounts can directly view data and alarms through mobile phones; according to different permissions, they can remotely control power plants.

Screenshots

GENNECT Cross4 screens
CPS Connect Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CPS Connect Pro at 100% against GENNECT Cross's 75%. CPS Connect Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). GENNECT Cross's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

GENNECT Cross holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of GENNECT Cross's written reviews are positive against 100% of CPS Connect Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GENNECT Cross ships an update every 3 months, CPS Connect Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GENNECT Cross versus CPS Connect Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGENNECT CrossCPS Connect Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB233 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHIOKI E.E. CORPORATIONFOMWARE LIMITED

Customer experience

GENNECT Cross

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

CPS Connect Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GENNECT Cross

No in-app purchases

None

CPS Connect Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GENNECT Cross free?
GENNECT Cross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPS Connect Pro free?
CPS Connect Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GENNECT Cross or CPS Connect Pro?
GENNECT Cross is rated higher. GENNECT Cross averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CPS Connect Pro averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do GENNECT Cross or CPS Connect Pro have ads?
Neither GENNECT Cross nor CPS Connect Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GENNECT Cross or CPS Connect Pro?
GENNECT Cross ships an update every 3 months, and CPS Connect Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, GENNECT Cross was updated on September 16, 2026 and CPS Connect Pro on August 3, 2026.

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