iRTCConnect vs MX Field App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRTCConnect
This app connects to school zone flasher systems via Bluetooth, allowing remote programming, timing adjustments, and relay control. It also displays directions to timeswitch locations on a map.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote programming
- Timing adjustments
- Clock read/write
- Manual relay control
- Map directions to devices
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This APP is intended to be used with RTC Manufacturing school zone flasher systems. The APP will allow you to: > Connect to field devices directly through Bluetooth adapter placed on the timeswitch. This allows you to program the device from up to 40 feet away. > Change timing for storms or special events. > Read and write the clocks in the field. > Examine programming. > Manual control a relay on or off. > Show directions from users current position on map to any timeswitch location. You can use your agencyname / username and password in order to use this APP. Please email appsupport@rtc-traffic.com for any information or help. Thank you RTC Manufacturing 817 860 1217
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iRTCConnect at 4.7 against MX Field App's 3.7. MX Field App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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.
iRTCConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
iRTCConnect ships an update every 6 months, MX Field App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRTCConnect | MX Field App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTC Manufacturing Inc. | Carmanah Technologies Corporation |
Customer experience
iRTCConnect
MX Field App
In-app purchases
iRTCConnect
No in-app purchases
MX Field App
No in-app purchases
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