Comparison

MX Connect vs Cloud RC

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

Head to head
About

MX Connect

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This app allows you to seamlessly manage Cognex MX Mobile Terminals. MX Connect acts as the interface between your iOS device and an MX Mobile Terminal for updating its firmware or configuration using a compatible EMM/MDM tool. Currently, JAMF and SOTI are supported. Please visit our Developer’s Network (cmbdn.cognex.com) for detailed instructions on using MX Connect with your MDM.

About

Cloud RC

Control remote vehicles in real-time using a mobile device over 4G/5G networks. Stream video, audio, and control signals for an immersive driving experience without distance limitations. Claim vehicles by scanning QR codes and manage direction, throttle, and speed.

Highlights
  • Real-time video and voice transmission
  • Remote control signal transmission
  • Over-the-horizon network control
  • Proportional vehicle direction control
  • Throttle and speed channel control
  • Claim vehicles via QR code
Features
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With the help of professional real-time communication system, the over the horizon network visual remote control vehicle can realize remote real-time video voice and control signal transmission. It can be controlled remotely in the coverage area of 4G and 5G mobile network without limited distance. Realize app in hand, drive without worry. The main functions include: 1. Claim the remote control car function by scanning the two-dimensional code; 2. Over the horizon network remote control, real-time view of high-definition image transmission; 3. Proportional control of vehicle direction, throttle, high and low speed switching channel control; 4. Users and vehicle side voice functions. 【 Continuous Monthly membership Description 】 --Subscription cycle One month, three months, 12 months --Subscription Price: Subject to IAP application information --Payment: Debit the user's iTunes account Payment is made after the user confirms the purchase --Renew: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours of expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after the payment is successful --Privacy policy: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/signup?id=47 --User agreement: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/signup?id=46 --Automatic renewal agreement: http://admin.cloudrc.epplink.com/h5page/public/other?id=64

Screenshots

MX Connect3 screens
Cloud RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MX Connect at none against Cloud RC's 6. Cloud RC's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cloud RC sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MX Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Connect ships an update every 8 months, Cloud RC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MX Connect versus Cloud RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX ConnectCloud RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCognex CorporationShandong Shijing Interactive Network Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MX Connect

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Cloud RC

Subscriptions3
  • one-month membership$4.991 Month
  • three-month membership$14.993 Months
  • one-year membership$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 diamonds$9.99
  • 20 diamonds$19.99
  • 100 diamonds$99.99

Questions

Is MX Connect free?
MX Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud RC free?
Cloud RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MX Connect or Cloud RC have ads?
Neither MX Connect nor Cloud RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX Connect or Cloud RC?
MX Connect ships an update every 8 months, and Cloud RC every 5 weeks. Most recently, MX Connect was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cloud RC on September 29, 2026.

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