Comparison

SMART Keypad vs CGX FirstConnect

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

Head to head
About

SMART Keypad

This application enables the diagnosis and configuration of a Lenze i500 inverter via a WLAN module. It offers features for connecting, diagnosing device status, performing basic commissioning, managing parameters, and controlling the inverter manually. Users can also transfer parameter sets and reset errors.

Highlights
  • Inverter diagnosis and parameterization
  • Device connection and search
  • Parameter list and management
  • Manual inverter control
  • Parameter set transfer
  • Error reset and device reset
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This app allows the diagnosis and parameterization of a Lenze i500 inverter. A WLAN module on the i500 inverter is required for communication. Supported views and functions: โ€ข Connect Device search, Direct connection via IP address, Simulation, GDC file โ€ข Diagnosis Dashboard, logbook, fieldbus, digital and analog inputs/outputs, process controller, device information โ€ข Basic commissioning via wizard โ€ข Parameter list Menu-guided overview of all device parameters โ€ข Transfer Up-/Download and e-mailing of parameter sets โ€ข Manual control Setpoint setting, start-stop function and reversal of direction of rotation โ€ข Optical tracking โ€ข Display of the current Wi-Fi network โ€ข Search for parameters โ€ข Set parameter values โ€ข Save the parameter set โ€ข Reset the error โ€ข Release controller โ€ข Inhibit controller โ€ข Reset device (PIN, parameter set and logbook) โ€ข Automatic and manual updating of device descriptions โ€ข Log in/out โ€ข Contact to support (mail and telephone)

About

CGX FirstConnect

Features
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FirstConnect is a secure internal communication platform designed to help organizations stay connected, informed, and aligned. Built for teams of all sizes, FirstConnect provides a private space where employees can communicate, share updates, and collaborate efficiently. With FirstConnect, organizations can deliver important announcements, enable real-time messaging, and create structured conversations across departments or teams. The app helps reduce email overload and ensures critical information reaches the right people at the right time.

Screenshots

SMART Keypad4 screens
CGX FirstConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CGX FirstConnect at fortnightly against SMART Keypad's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART Keypad ships an update every 8 months, CGX FirstConnect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
SMART Keypad versus CGX FirstConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART KeypadCGX FirstConnect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size90 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLenze SEVTT TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SMART Keypad

No in-app purchases

None

CGX FirstConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART Keypad free?
SMART Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CGX FirstConnect free?
CGX FirstConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMART Keypad or CGX FirstConnect have ads?
Neither SMART Keypad nor CGX FirstConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Keypad or CGX FirstConnect?
SMART Keypad ships an update every 8 months, and CGX FirstConnect fortnightly. Most recently, SMART Keypad was updated on October 7, 2026 and CGX FirstConnect on October 5, 2026.

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