Comparison

Constellation Pro vs r53obd

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

Head to head
About

Constellation Pro

This app connects via Bluetooth to specific landscape transformer and timer products. It allows users to control landscape lighting and other AC-powered devices, with features like location-based sunrise/sunset adjustments and power monitoring.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth wireless control
  • Sunrise/sunset adjustment
  • Real-time clock
  • Power usage meter
  • US Department of Energy Compliant
  • California Energy Commission Compliant
Features
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The Constellation Pro products support landscape transformer and timer only control modules with a Bluetooth interface. The Constellation Pro application interfaces with these products over Bluetooth to provide control of landscape lighting or other A/C powered devices. Note: This app will only work if you have a Constellation Pro/Lester Electrical Transformer product. Email sales@lesterelectrical.com to learn more about these products and where you can purchase a Constellation Pro landscape transformer/timer. Key features: + Bluetooth wireless + Location (latitude and longitude) knowledgeable to adjust for sunrise and sunset. + Real time clock + Power meter to display the power usage on the landscape lighting system + Made in the USA + US Department of Energy Compliant + California Energy Commission Compliant

About

r53obd

This app provides diagnostics, logging, and coding for first-generation MINI Coopers (R50, R52, R53). It offers live engine data, fault code reading, and module coding with a compatible adapter. Unlock advanced features like active tests and adaptation resets with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Live engine data
  • Read & clear fault codes
  • Module coding
  • Active tests
  • Adaptation resets
  • CSV data logging
Features
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Know your first-generation MINI. Read faults, log live data, and adjust supported settings on your R50, R52, or R53 from your iPhone or iPad. SUPPORTED ADAPTERS • NEW: UniCarScan UCSI-2100 — MINI diagnostics, supported coding, and tests via Bluetooth LE. • OBDLink MX+ or OBDLink CX — MINI diagnostics, supported coding, and tests. • Compatible generic ELM/Veepeak Bluetooth LE adapters — basic engine data, emissions fault codes, and VIN only. These do not support MINI module coding or tests. FREE • Read and clear faults, monitor live data, and export CSV logs. • Read coding and save, import or export backups. • Guided cooling-fan test and demo mode. PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Change supported coding settings and write saved or imported backups to the car. • Additional actuator and cluster tests, adaptation resets, service-interval resets, and ABS/DSC brake-bleed routines. • Coding changes create a restore point and compare the stored result. Body-module diagnostics and coding, including the body controller and instrument cluster, require an OBD pin 7 to 8 bridge. Ordinary engine diagnostics do not require the bridge. Features depend on the vehicle, fitted modules, and adapter. Adapter sold separately. r53obd is a product of RABRH LLC. MINI and MINI Cooper are registered trademarks of BMW AG. r53obd and RABRH LLC are not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW AG or MINI.

Screenshots

Constellation Pro4 screens
r53obd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: r53obd at 5.0 against Constellation Pro's 3.0. r53obd also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Constellation Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. r53obd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Constellation Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

r53obd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: r53obd has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Constellation Pro ships an update every 21 months, r53obd every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Constellation Pro versus r53obd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstellation Pror53obd
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLester ElectricalRABRH LLC

Customer experience

Constellation Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

r53obd

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Constellation Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

r53obd

One-time1
  • r53obd Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Constellation Pro free?
Constellation Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is r53obd free?
r53obd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Constellation Pro or r53obd?
r53obd is rated higher. Constellation Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while r53obd averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Constellation Pro or r53obd have ads?
Neither Constellation Pro nor r53obd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Constellation Pro or r53obd?
Constellation Pro ships an update every 21 months, and r53obd every 4 weeks. Most recently, Constellation Pro was updated on September 17, 2026 and r53obd on September 19, 2026.

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