Comparison

BGXCommander vs FinStart

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

Head to head
About

BGXCommander

This application facilitates communication with Silicon Labs BGX modules via Bluetooth Low Energy. It allows users to scan, connect, send and receive data, and execute commands remotely. An interactive tutorial guides users through the mobile Xpress library features.

Highlights
  • Connect to BGX modules
  • Send and receive ASCII data
  • Execute remote commands
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Over-the-air updates
Features
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Current: BGX Commander demonstrates connection and communication with Silicon Labs BGX modules. The app interfaces with BGX devices using the mobile Xpress library framework, which is a code base specially designed to simplify BLE communication with BGX in iOS apps. Source code for this app and the mobile Xpress library can be found at https://github.com/SiliconLabs/wireless-xpress. Using this app, you can: • Scan and connect with the BGX13P module on Silicon Labs BGX EXP evaluation boards • Send and receive ASCII data in ‘stream’ mode • Execute commands on the BGX module remotely using the ‘command API’ mode • Step through an interactive tutorial highlighting mobile Xpress library features • Update the BGX using OTA

About

FinStart

This free financial resource helps college students build and secure their financial future. Learn about credit, budgeting, fraud protection, and basic investments through blog posts, podcasts, and quizzes.

Highlights
  • Financial tips for college students
  • Budgeting and credit advice
  • Fraud and scam protection
  • Basic investment knowledge
  • Financial literacy events
  • Ask an Educator tool
  • Content bookmarking
Features
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Secure your financial future with FinStart by Collegiate! FinStart is a free financial resource designed to help college students discover how to build and secure their financial future. Download the app to learn financial tips to build good credit, budget wisely, protect your money from fraud and scams, have basic investment knowledge, and more. FinStart features: • Blog posts about navigating financial situations unique to college students • Podcast episodes about financial wellness • Quizzes to test your financial IQ • Financial calculators to help you answer a variety of financial questions, such as how much interest you will save on a loan, or how long it will take you to pay off your credit card • Information about upcoming financial literacy events • Our “Ask an Educator” tool – ask questions and get answers from MSUFCU Financial Educators • Ability to create an account and bookmark content Download the app Today! Disclosure: Produced by Collegiate Credit Union. View Collegiate's Privacy Policy here: https://collegiatecu.org/privacy-policy/# Collegiate Credit Union and related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Collegiate Credit Union. Federally insured by the NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. There is no charge for FinStart by Collegiate, however data and connectivity fees from your mobile service provider may apply. Please contact your mobile service provider for more information.

Screenshots

BGXCommander4 screens
FinStart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FinStart at every 3 weeks against BGXCommander's every 2 months. BGXCommander's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BGXCommander against 5.0 for FinStart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BGXCommander ships an update every 2 months, FinStart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BGXCommander versus FinStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBGXCommanderFinStart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSilicon LabsMichigan State University Federal Credit Union

Customer experience

BGXCommander

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FinStart

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BGXCommander

No in-app purchases

None

FinStart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BGXCommander free?
BGXCommander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FinStart free?
FinStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BGXCommander or FinStart?
BGXCommander and FinStart are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do BGXCommander or FinStart have ads?
Neither BGXCommander nor FinStart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BGXCommander or FinStart?
BGXCommander ships an update every 2 months, and FinStart every 3 weeks. Most recently, BGXCommander was updated on October 5, 2026 and FinStart on October 12, 2026.

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