Comparison

XT UART vs Renesas SmartConsole

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

Head to head
About

XT UART

Features
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The support module functions as a parameter configuration of the slave, data transmission, speed measurement, and the like; Support module as data transmission and speed measurement function from the host; Support encryption and decryption of transparent data; Support device signal filtering and name filtering;

About

Renesas SmartConsole

Features
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The SmartConsole app from Renesas Electronics is a mobile application that works with devices which support the Renesas CodeLess™ Service or the Dialog Serial Port Service (DSPS), such as Development Kits based on Renesas DA14585 and DA14531 Bluetooth® Low Energy SoCs. With the app you can connect to CodeLess™ and DSPS devices. The app selects its initial user interface (UI) based on the supported services on the peer device. It supports command mode (CodeLess) and binary mode (DSPS) and can change between the two modes if both are supported by the peer device. CodeLess™ allows control of the peer device, through a comprehensive set of AT commands. With these commands, you can read and modify settings on the peer device and control peripherals connected to it. You can issue AT text commands directly, through the AT console available in the app, or generate them from UI abstractions provided by the app. The Dialog Serial Port Service (DSPS) from Renesas Electronics is a proprietary service over the Bluetooth® Low Energy protocol that emulates a serial cable communication. It provides a simple wireless substitute for wired (RS-232) connections. With the app you can exchange data with other DSPS enabled devices. The functionality of the DSPS app is included in the SmartConsole app, so it can be used as a replacement of the DSPS app.

Screenshots

XT UART4 screens
Renesas SmartConsole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XT UART at every 4 months against Renesas SmartConsole's every 33 months. Renesas SmartConsole's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XT UART ships an update every 4 months, Renesas SmartConsole every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
XT UART versus Renesas SmartConsole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXT UARTRenesas SmartConsole
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Lanke Xuntong Technology Co., Ltd.Renesas Electronics

In-app purchases

None

XT UART

No in-app purchases

None

Renesas SmartConsole

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XT UART free?
XT UART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Renesas SmartConsole free?
Renesas SmartConsole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XT UART or Renesas SmartConsole have ads?
Neither XT UART nor Renesas SmartConsole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XT UART or Renesas SmartConsole?
XT UART ships an update every 4 months, and Renesas SmartConsole every 33 months. Most recently, XT UART was updated on September 12, 2026 and Renesas SmartConsole on September 22, 2026.

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