MX Connect vs Locinox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Locinox
This utility app simplifies the installation and configuration of gate motors. It connects directly to the motor via Wi-Fi, offering guided, step-by-step instructions for setup, firmware updates, and calibration. The app streamlines complex processes, saving installers time and improving efficiency.
- Wi-Fi connectivity to motor
- Guided step-by-step installation
- Firmware updates
- Operational mode selection
- Peripheral device connection
- Gate specification entry
- Motor calibration
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This app is designed as an indispensable tool for installers of Locinox products, with a specific focus on gate motorization. The app offers an intuitive interface to facilitate installation and configuration. Functionalities Wi-Fi Connectivity: The app connects directly to the motor via Wi-Fi, so there is no need for an internet connection. This ensures streamlined communication between your device and the gate motor. Guided Installation: A step-by-step guide takes installers through the entire process, from the initial setup to fine-tuning the motor operation. The app includes: • Performing firmware updates to always use the latest features and improvements • Selecting the operational mode for the motor • Connecting peripheral devices with clear instructions • Entering gate specifications such as dimensions and the desired opening angle • Setting opening speed and maximum motor force • Calibrating motor movement The app is designed to simplify complex installation processes, saving installers time and allowing them to work more efficiently.
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Verdict
MX Connect and Locinox are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MX Connect ships an update every 8 months, Locinox every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX Connect | Locinox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | Locinox |
In-app purchases
MX Connect
No in-app purchases
Locinox
No in-app purchases
