# MW Connect vs CGX

The clearest difference is rating: CGX at 4.2 against MW Connect's 2.1. CGX also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). MW Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CGX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. MW Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

CGX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CGX has 643 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of MW Connect's written reviews are positive against 55% of CGX's.

MW Connect ships an update every 4 months, CGX every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MW Connect | CGX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mw-connect/id1302632336/reviews) | **[4.2 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgx/id1624488454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **643** |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 86 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Gear 5-7 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533023625) | [CGX Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624488606) |

## What reviewers say

### MW Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mw-connect/id1302632336)

Control your heated garments wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust temperature settings, monitor battery life, and pair multiple items for personalized comfort. Compatible with Apple devices and smartwatches, offering convenient control and real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth control, Adjustable temperature settings, Monitor battery level, Pair multiple garments, Custom garment naming, Siri voice control, Real-time updates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 👍 Controls heat levels
- 👍 Checks battery percentage
- 👍 Turns vest on/off
- 👍 Works for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 Does not sync
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is clunky
- 🐛 Cannot connect to devices

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to Bluetooth
- App crashes on opening
- App crashes after iOS update
- App does not stay connected
- App does not find devices

**Requested features**

- Quick button to set all gear to minimum
- Ability to rename devices
- Better temperature range indication
- Remember settings from previous season
- Dark mode option


### CGX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgx/id1624488454)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This premium strength and fitness app offers structured, progressive training programs for all levels. Access hundreds of on-demand workouts, instructional videos, and progress tracking. It also provides meal ideas and expert articles to support your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Exclusive workout programs, On-demand strength and cardio, Coached training with form focus, Instructional videos, Progress tracking, Meal ideas, Offline training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Annually | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great workouts
- 💡 Variety of programs
- 👍 Helpful form videos
- 👍 Informative articles
- 👍 Ability to use own music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🐛 Casting/streaming issues
- 🐛 Calendar/scheduling problems
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🐛 Lack of progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during workouts
- Workouts not recording as completed
- Calendar not syncing properly
- Login issues with existing accounts
- Airplay/casting not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark/track completed workouts
- Option to remove entire programs from calendar
- Customizable rest day scheduling
- Integration with fitness trackers
- Web/desktop version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MW Connect free?

MW Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CGX free?

CGX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MW Connect or CGX?

CGX is rated higher. MW Connect averages 2.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while CGX averages 4.2 from 643 ratings.

### Do MW Connect or CGX have ads?

Neither MW Connect nor CGX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MW Connect or CGX?

MW Connect ships an update every 4 months, and CGX every 8 days. Most recently, MW Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and CGX on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*