MX5 Tech Remote vs MyLIV Belfast Key
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MX5 Tech Remote
Control a diagnostic tool remotely via Bluetooth to scan fault codes, monitor engine data, and test various vehicle components. It also integrates with a "Wink/Sleepy Eye" mod for custom lighting effects.
- Remote device control via Bluetooth
- Fault code scanning
- Engine data monitoring (rev counter, battery voltage, O2 sensor)
- Component testing (switches, fan, fuel pump)
- Wink/Sleepy Eye mod control
- Customizable lighting patterns
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Plug in the MX5 Tech Diagnostic tool and use this app to remote control the device via blue tooth. All functions are available remotely including fault code scanning, rev counter, battery voltage, O2 Sensor, switch testing, fan test (MK1/NA only), fuel pump test etc. Also connects to the MX5Tech Wink/Sleepy Eye mod and allows the user to remotely perform winks, set sleepy eye mod on and off, adjust sleepy eye level, choose default wink patterns for 1,2,3, and 4 button presses and swap left and right lights. Securely links to only your wink mod until the wink mod is reset in the car to prevent others operating the device.
MyLIV Belfast Key
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Mobile Keys powered by TLJ enables you to open compatible door locks with your smartphone iOS 9 and above. No need to carry a key, card or fob!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyLIV Belfast Key at monthly against MX5 Tech Remote's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MX5 Tech Remote ships an update every 12 months, MyLIV Belfast Key monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX5 Tech Remote | MyLIV Belfast Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ILSOFT Limited | TLJ GROUP LIMITED |
In-app purchases
MX5 Tech Remote
No in-app purchases
MyLIV Belfast Key
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do MX5 Tech Remote or MyLIV Belfast Key have ads?
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