BFT CellBox Programmer vs Commander Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BFT CellBox Programmer
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This APP is Designed to Make the Programming of the CellBox Prime Even Easier Just Enter the Information i.e. Phone Numbers, Caller ID Numbers etc. and the APP Will Format the Text String and Send it to the Phone Number of the CellBox Prime Intercom. Auto open/close gates at pre-set times of the day/week Program the Keypad via SMS text message Store temporary keypad codes, time restricted codes, permanent codes. Add and delete codes via SMS text for improved security. Notifications to a master phone when access is granted Control Both relay outputs with momentary, Latch and Unlatch buttons. Do not disturb and watershed feature to prevent nuisance calls at night.
Commander Wave
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This app is meant to allow installers and end users to configure and manage the Commander Wave access control system. Commander Wave is a dynamic ethernet/cellular keypad that is used to control and manage access at any automated door or gate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Commander Wave at every 2 weeks against BFT CellBox Programmer's every 2 months. BFT CellBox Programmer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.6). 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.
BFT CellBox Programmer ships an update every 2 months, Commander Wave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BFT CellBox Programmer | Commander Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD | Commander Access Controls, Llc |
In-app purchases
BFT CellBox Programmer
No in-app purchases
Commander Wave
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BFT CellBox Programmer free?
Is Commander Wave free?
Do BFT CellBox Programmer or Commander Wave have ads?
Which is updated more often, BFT CellBox Programmer or Commander Wave?
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