Bobcat® MaxControl vs ClearSky Smart Fleet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
ClearSky Smart Fleet
Gain exclusive visibility into your JLG assets and interact with equipped machines locally. Monitor equipment status like fuel and engine hours, locate machines easily, and troubleshoot issues remotely with an intuitive interface.
- Real-time equipment status monitoring
- Machine location tracking
- Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Adjust equipment settings remotely
- Intuitive user interface
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The ClearSky Smart Fleet companion app gives exclusive visibility to JLG assets and offers ground breaking interaction with properly equipped JLG machines within a local Site Network. It provides you with detailed information on your equipment's status, including fuel level, engine hours, location, and more while increasing productivity by easily locating machines and quickly diagnosing machine trouble codes. ClearSky Smart Fleet companion app also allows you to directly access your equipment, giving you the ability to adjust settings, and troubleshoot issues from your mobile device. It is incredibly user-friendly, with an intuitive interface and easy-to-use features that make managing your equipment a breeze.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bobcat® MaxControl at 22 against ClearSky Smart Fleet's 6. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Bobcat® MaxControl against 3.7 for ClearSky Smart Fleet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Bobcat® MaxControl | ClearSky Smart Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (22 ratings) | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. | JLG Industries, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bobcat® MaxControl
ClearSky Smart Fleet
In-app purchases
Bobcat® MaxControl
No in-app purchases
ClearSky Smart Fleet
No in-app purchases
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