Axxess Updater vs STINGER LIGHTING
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Axxess Updater
This utility app enables installers to update firmware and configure Axxess ASWC-1 and other Axxess Interface products using a smartphone or tablet. It simplifies button remapping and provides access to installation instructions and user manuals.
- Update firmware for Axxess products
- Configure button remapping
- Access installation instructions
- Download latest vehicle application data
- Redesigned intuitive interface
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The Axxess Updater by Metra Electronics allows installers of the Axxess ASWC-1 and other Axxess Interface products to update firmware and configure functionality in the field in conjunction with the Axxess AX-HUB accessory. * Find installation instructions for the Axxess ASWC-1 * Configure button remapping on your Axxess ASWC-1 with a simple user interface instead of the manual programming process * Download firmware updates to your Axxess Interface products Axxess Updater requires an Axxess AX-HUB accessory to interface with other Axxess Interface products. AX-HUB is sold separately by distributors of Axxess Interface products. The Axxess Updater App allows installers to update Axxess interfaces* from their smartphone or tablet to download the latest vehicle application data. As new models or technology are released throughout the year, updates are recommended prior to installation to ensure that the latest software is being used. What's new for version 2.0? The Axxess Updater App has a redesigned interface for a modern look and feel, with improved support for devices and more. For installers, an intuitive flow with clear instructions improves the help and support feature of the app. An improved design helps users easily find vehicle-specific products and also access instructions and user manuals for Axxess products. *Certain interfaces may require updates through the PC Updater Software.
STINGER LIGHTING
This utility app allows users to control DIY color and color change modes for lighting devices via Bluetooth. It offers a straightforward way to customize your lighting experience directly from your smartphone.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- DIY color control
- Color change modes
- Lighting device management
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Control the DIY color and color change mode of the lighting device through bluetooth connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: STINGER LIGHTING at 50% against Axxess Updater's 0%. STINGER LIGHTING also leads on rating (2.8 vs 1.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). Axxess Updater's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STINGER LIGHTING holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Axxess Updater's written reviews are positive against 50% of STINGER LIGHTING's.
Axxess Updater ships an update every 13 months, STINGER LIGHTING monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Axxess Updater | STINGER LIGHTING |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (7 ratings) | 2.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metra Electronics Corp. | 康 涂 |
Customer experience
Axxess Updater
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In-app purchases
Axxess Updater
No in-app purchases
STINGER LIGHTING
No in-app purchases
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