Comparison

MyCentsys Pro vs Mekanyk Sync

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

Head to head
About

MyCentsys Pro

Easily set up and manage your gate or garage motor wirelessly from your phone. This app offers intuitive configuration, diagnostics, and transmitter management with built-in tutorials for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless motor setup
  • Intuitive configuration wizard
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
  • Real-time system diagnostics
  • Transmitter management
  • Access to event logs
  • Quick technical support access
Features
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Making your life easier with wireless connectivity. The MyCentsys Pro mobile app from Centurion Systems enables you to conveniently set up your or your client’s CENTURION SMART gate or garage motor using your phone. The app connects wirelessly to the operator, giving you quick and easy access to its bouquet of features and saving you time and effort. The intuitive interface is incredibly easy to use, with a user-friendly graphic front-end and built-in tutorials delivering the ultimate SMART experience. Main features • Configure all operator settings intuitively from your phone • Step by step gate limit and configuration wizard • Over-the-air firmware updates • Detailed diagnostics and real-time display of system health (for example battery voltage and mains on/off) • Backup and Restore NOVA transmitters using MyCentsys Cloud • Manage NOVA transmitters from your phone (custom name, add, edit, delete, disable) • Quick access to technical support • Text-to-speech functionality • Access to device event logs (for example last remote pressed, collisions detected) • Seamless integration with SMARTGUARDair wireless access control keypad • Multiple custom gate triggers (mode of operation, speed and autoclose) • Adjustable safety parameters such as gate sensitivity to obstructions • Powersaving Mode • Easily back up and restore settings

About

Mekanyk Sync

Features
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Mekanyk Sync — Your Workshop, In Your Pocket Great car care starts with a workshop you trust. Mekanyk Sync connects you directly with your workshop and gives you an AI assistant who genuinely understands cars—so booking a service and staying on top of maintenance finally feels effortless. This isn't a directory of strangers. It's your workshop's own space, right on your phone. Connect With Your Workshop: Link up with your workshop in seconds using the code or link they share with you. Once you're connected, their services, updates, and offers all live in one place—no phone tag, no guesswork. Book By Chat With Mekanyk AI: Forget clunky forms. Just tell Mekanyk AI what's going on—"my brakes are squeaking"—and it walks you through booking with your workshop: pick your car, choose a time, done. Confirmation and reminders happen automatically. Get Straight Answers About Your Car: Weird noise? Warning light you don't recognise? Not sure if a quote is fair? Ask Mekanyk AI. It explains car problems in plain language and gives honest maintenance advice—like having a knowledgeable friend who happens to be a mechanic. Stay In The Loop: See your workshop's promotions, announcements, and service tips as they post them. You'll always know about specials and important updates from the shop you actually use. Keep Every Service In One Place: Track your vehicle's full service history—what was done, when, and where. Add all your cars, get maintenance reminders, and never lose track of a service again. Great for peace of mind and better resale value. Why Mekanyk Sync? We believe car care should be simple, not stressful. So we hide the complexity and just make it work. Connect with your workshop, understand what's going on, book a service—all without the usual hassle. No jargon. No confusion. No endless phone calls. Just you and the workshop you trust, in sync. Download Mekanyk Sync and take the stress out of car care.

Screenshots

MyCentsys Pro4 screens
Mekanyk Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyCentsys Pro at 13.0 against Mekanyk Sync's 16.4. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyCentsys Pro ships an update fortnightly, Mekanyk Sync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MyCentsys Pro versus Mekanyk Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCentsys ProMekanyk Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (345 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings345 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCenturion Systems (Pty) LtdMekanyk Tech

Bugs and requests

MyCentsys Pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App freezes during firmware updates
  • Update process stuck in infinite loop
  • Motor shows manual override fault when not actually faulty
  • Faulty override sensor alerts
  • Country code not displaying in input field
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  • App requires reset on every shutdown
  • Connection timeouts after recent updates
  • Unstable app crashes after pairing completion

Requested features

6 requests
  • Auto-close functionality for gates
  • iPhone action button integration for remote control
  • Persistent device connection without reconnecting
  • In-app remote purchase option
  • Remote pairing included in setup wizard
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  • Improved manual and documentation with better photos

Mekanyk Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyCentsys Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Mekanyk Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyCentsys Pro free?
MyCentsys Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mekanyk Sync free?
Mekanyk Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyCentsys Pro or Mekanyk Sync have ads?
Neither MyCentsys Pro nor Mekanyk Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyCentsys Pro or Mekanyk Sync?
MyCentsys Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Mekanyk Sync every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyCentsys Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mekanyk Sync on October 30, 2026.

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