Comparison

Bobcat® MaxControl vs Spectra Precision Laser Remote

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

Head to head
About

Bobcat® MaxControl

Control Bobcat machinery remotely from your iOS device. This app acts as an extra set of hands, allowing a single operator to manage equipment and attachments, reducing the need for multiple personnel on short jobs and minimizing trips in and out of the cab.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of Bobcat equipment
  • Control machine functions and attachments
  • Operate from outside the cab
  • Enables single-operator jobs
  • Selectable machine control
  • Easy installation via dealership
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Bobcat MaxControl Remote Operation Operate Your Bobcat Machine From Outside the Cab Bobcat MaxControl Remote Operation provides convenient command of Bobcat equipment functions and attachments with this convenient iOS app. This economical system functions as an extra set of hands when help is limited, allowing short, two-person jobs to be handled by a single operator, and enabling operators to avoid unnecessary trips in and out of the cab. Easy Installation at Your Bobcat Dealership Necessary hardware to enable Bobcat MaxControl operation includes Bobcat Selectable Joystick Controls, and a Remote Receiver that is available for installation at your Bobcat dealership. Once the receiver is installed on your loader, your controls are in your pocket, and the system is ready to go! Control Multiple Machines, One at a Time Every operator with the Bobcat MaxControl app can control any loader in the fleet that they have been authorized to operate and that is equipped with a remote receiver. Just use the app to select the machine you need. Hardware kit and Selectable Joystick Controls required. Contact your Bobcat Dealer for more information.

About

Spectra Precision Laser Remote

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The Laser Remote App controls your Spectra Precision Laser. It is easy and intuitive to use. Use your smart device to have a large graphical interface on hand to change settings, rotation speed, or grade value of your laser when the feature is available in your laser. The Spectra Precision Laser Remote App connects to the GL1425C, HV1305C, HV1305GC, and LL1505C directly. The products LL300S, HV302(G), GL412N, GL422N, GL612N, GL622N, GL622IR, UL633N, DG613(G), and DG813 require the ST805 for Bluetooth® connectivity.

Screenshots

Bobcat® MaxControl4 screens
Spectra Precision Laser Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spectra Precision Laser Remote at 12.0 against Bobcat® MaxControl's 15.6. 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bobcat® MaxControl versus Spectra Precision Laser Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobcat® MaxControlSpectra Precision Laser Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoosan Bobcat North America, Inc.Spectra Precision (usa) LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bobcat® MaxControl

No in-app purchases

None

Spectra Precision Laser Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bobcat® MaxControl free?
Bobcat® MaxControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectra Precision Laser Remote free?
Spectra Precision Laser Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bobcat® MaxControl or Spectra Precision Laser Remote have ads?
Neither Bobcat® MaxControl nor Spectra Precision Laser Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bobcat® MaxControl or Spectra Precision Laser Remote?
Bobcat® MaxControl ships an update every 2 months, and Spectra Precision Laser Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Bobcat® MaxControl was updated on September 10, 2026 and Spectra Precision Laser Remote on September 15, 2026.

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