Comparison

Bobcat® MaxControl vs ClearSky Smart Fleet

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

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time equipment status monitoring
  • Machine location tracking
  • Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Adjust equipment settings remotely
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bobcat® MaxControl4 screens
ClearSky Smart Fleet4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bobcat® MaxControl versus ClearSky Smart Fleet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobcat® MaxControlClearSky Smart Fleet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (22 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoosan Bobcat North America, Inc.JLG Industries, Inc.

Customer experience

Bobcat® MaxControl

All ratings21 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

ClearSky Smart Fleet

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bobcat® MaxControl

No in-app purchases

None

ClearSky Smart Fleet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bobcat® MaxControl free?
Bobcat® MaxControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearSky Smart Fleet free?
ClearSky Smart Fleet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bobcat® MaxControl or ClearSky Smart Fleet?
ClearSky Smart Fleet is rated higher. Bobcat® MaxControl averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while ClearSky Smart Fleet averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Bobcat® MaxControl or ClearSky Smart Fleet have ads?
Neither Bobcat® MaxControl nor ClearSky Smart Fleet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bobcat® MaxControl or ClearSky Smart Fleet?
Bobcat® MaxControl ships an update every 2 months, and ClearSky Smart Fleet every 2 months. Most recently, Bobcat® MaxControl was updated on October 24, 2026 and ClearSky Smart Fleet on October 24, 2026.

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