PedApp vs MX Field App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PedApp | MX Field App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polara Engineering, Inc. | Carmanah Technologies Corporation |
Customer experience
PedApp
MX Field App
In-app purchases
PedApp
No in-app purchases
MX Field App
No in-app purchases








