ScreenWave vs Alpena Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScreenWave
This utility app enables multi-person conference applications by supporting up to 16 simultaneous displays and 64 input sources. It provides seamless internet access alongside wireless display connections across various platforms.
- Supports 16 simultaneous displays
- Connects up to 64 input sources
- AC router with 5G/2.4G Wi-Fi
- Wired Gigabit Ethernet
- Cross-platform compatibility
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For multi-person conference applications, the Wireless ScreenWave Router supports up to 16 simultaneous displays. The 64 input sources can be connected at any time for content display. It covers the entire array of platforms. JWR2100 is also an AC router with wireless 5G / 2.4G and wired Gigabit Ethernet connections, so it allows you to access the Internet while using wireless display connections.
Alpena Auto
This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScreenWave at 3.0 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. ScreenWave also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Alpena Auto's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ScreenWave holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpena Auto has 125 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ScreenWave ships an update every 3 weeks, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenWave | Alpena Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | 1.7 (125 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 125 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | j5create | Marklyn Group Inc |
Customer experience
ScreenWave
Alpena Auto
Bugs and requests
ScreenWave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Alpena Auto
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to found devices after scanning
- Clicking on found devices produces no response
- Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
- Color selection limited to white after updates
- App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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- Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
- Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
- App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
- Lights flicker when engine is idling
- App crashes when music is playing in background
- Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
- App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
- Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
- Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
- Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
- Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised
Requested features
8 requests- Custom scene/pattern creation in app
- Music synchronization with lights
- Better app navigation and menu structure
- Strobe light functionality
- Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
In-app purchases
ScreenWave
No in-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
Questions
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