CMS Request vs ControlTex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMS Request
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CMS Request provides a simple solution for your internal customers to submit service tickets.
ControlTex
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ControlTex® is a sophisticated application you can use to monitor and manage linen usage, inventory, distribution, and associated costs. The ControlTex Data Entry app for iOS offers a streamlined design that puts everything you need on one easy to navigate screen. Item refill quantities are displayed providing at-a-glance access to all the information needed to load linen carts and closets. It allows linen staff to use the device camera to scan ControlTex® forms at the tap of a button. For additional information email: ControlTexHelp@controltex.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ControlTex at every 2 months against CMS Request's every 10 months. CMS Request's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.2). 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.
CMS Request ships an update every 10 months, ControlTex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMS Request | ControlTex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Facilities Survey Inc | Standard Textile Co., Inc. |
In-app purchases
CMS Request
No in-app purchases
ControlTex
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do CMS Request or ControlTex have ads?
Which is updated more often, CMS Request or ControlTex?
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