Comparison

PedApp vs MX Field App

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

Head to head
About

PedApp

This app allows pedestrians to wirelessly activate crosswalk signals, providing audible cues for walk phases and clearance times. It offers enhanced features for visually impaired users, including APS identification and location.

Highlights
  • Wireless pedestrian signal actuation
  • Audible walk and clearance phase indications
  • Countdown timer for pedestrian clearance
  • Identification and location of accessible pedestrian signals
  • User selection of desired crossing
Features
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The Polara PedApp is for all pedestrians to wirelessly push/actuate/place a pedestrian call/walk request. Compatible with Polara iNS Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). Enhanced features for visually impaired pedestrians include identification and location of APS. When activated App will alert pedestrian of nearby APS crossing and allow user to choose desired crossing. Corresponding APS's locate tone will increase in volume and APS will receive a push/actuation signal from the App to place a pedestrian call/walk request. The App can provide audible indications for Walk, Don't Walk, Pedestrian Clearance (including audible countdown if desired) phases.

About

MX Field App

This utility app simplifies the setup and on-site modification of traffic control systems. It allows users to quickly access and change system settings, program schedules, and view system health data remotely via Bluetooth. The app offers a user-friendly, step-by-step programming experience for efficient traffic beacon and sign management.

Highlights
  • Quick system setup
  • On-site setting changes
  • Remote programming up to 100 feet
  • Step-by-step programming
  • System health data and fault reporting
  • Unlimited operating schedule management
  • Built-in system security
Features
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MX Field App™ makes quick work of system setup, as well as on-site changes to settings and schedules, for all MX Series systems. Why use an app to program traffic beacons and signs? • Access and change system default settings quickly from the ground—no more bucket truck! • Program from up to 100 feet away • Simple, step-by-step programming • Detailed system health data and multi-fault reporting • Scheduling: Set up and manage unlimited operating schedules • Built-in system security: No passwords required • Future-proof: Regular firmware and software updates How does it work? The app uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to connect to nearby MX Series systems. From the moment a system receives power, it automatically connects both locally to the MX Field App and remotely to MX Cloud, providing easy local and remote access to system status, settings and data. Quickly pair to the system by following the instructions inside the MX power module lid or by requesting a digital key from an MX Cloud administrator. About Carmanah MX Series connected traffic beacons and signs Carmanah’s MX Series is the simplest and most affordable way to monitor, control and gather data from traffic safety systems. With MX, agencies can access dispersed assets remotely, providing not only significant time and cost savings, but heightened system awareness, proactive future planning, and enhanced citizen safety.

Screenshots

PedApp3 screens
MX Field App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PedApp at 4.3 against MX Field App's 3.7. MX Field App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

PedApp holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PedApp ships an update every 8 months, MX Field App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PedApp versus MX Field App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedAppMX Field App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolara Engineering, Inc.Carmanah Technologies Corporation

Customer experience

PedApp

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MX Field App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

PedApp

No in-app purchases

None

MX Field App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PedApp free?
PedApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX Field App free?
MX Field App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PedApp or MX Field App?
PedApp is rated higher. PedApp averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MX Field App averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do PedApp or MX Field App have ads?
Neither PedApp nor MX Field App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PedApp or MX Field App?
PedApp ships an update every 8 months, and MX Field App every 2 months. Most recently, PedApp was updated on August 20, 2026 and MX Field App on September 8, 2026.

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