Comparison

Diode Dynamics vs FXC Control

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

Head to head
About

Diode Dynamics

Control Bluetooth-enabled LED lighting with a wide range of customization. Choose from an unlimited color palette, create dynamic lighting effects like fades and strobes, or sync your lights to music. Manage multiple controllers individually or group them for a unified look.

Highlights
  • Unlimited color selection
  • Custom fade, strobe, and flash modes
  • Music synchronization
  • Control multiple controllers
  • Group controllers for unified control
Features
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With this app, you can fully control bluetooth-enabled Diode Dynamics LED Lighting! Use the color wheel to choose from an unlimited array of colors, build custom fade, strobe, and flashing modes, or sync to music. Connect to multiple Diode Dynamics Bluetooth controllers or BT-enabled LED lamps, controlling them individually or grouping together, to achieve your custom look!

About

FXC Control

Control and adjust settings for your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Requires a compatible remote control panel with Bluetooth. Consult user guides for setup and operation.

Highlights
  • Change settings
  • Control parameters
  • Bluetooth communication
  • Inverter/charger management
  • System configuration
Features
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This application allows you to change settings and control available parameters on your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Please note it requires the Freedom X/XC remote control panel with the support of Bluetooth communication. Please read the Freedom X/XC inverter/charger and FX Remote Panel user guides before configuring and operating the Freedom X/XC system. Ensure that your iOS is updated to the latest version.

Screenshots

Diode Dynamics4 screens
FXC Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Diode Dynamics at 2.9 against FXC Control's 2.4. Diode Dynamics also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). FXC Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Diode Dynamics holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Diode Dynamics's written reviews are positive against 20% of FXC Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diode Dynamics ships an update every 34 months, FXC Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Diode Dynamics versus FXC Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiode DynamicsFXC Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (56 ratings) — better2.4 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiode Dynamics LLCXantrex Canada ULC

Customer experience

Diode Dynamics

All ratings56 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral17.9%
Negative44.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral17.1%
Negative57.1%

FXC Control

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Diode Dynamics

No in-app purchases

None

FXC Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diode Dynamics free?
Diode Dynamics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FXC Control free?
FXC Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Diode Dynamics or FXC Control?
Diode Dynamics is rated higher. Diode Dynamics averages 2.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while FXC Control averages 2.4 from 28 ratings.
Do Diode Dynamics or FXC Control have ads?
Neither Diode Dynamics nor FXC Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diode Dynamics or FXC Control?
Diode Dynamics ships an update every 34 months, and FXC Control every 2 months. Most recently, Diode Dynamics was updated on September 22, 2026 and FXC Control on September 30, 2026.

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