Comparison

FXC Control vs Tech

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

Head to head
About

FXC Control

Control and adjust settings for your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Requires a compatible remote control panel with Bluetooth. Consult user guides for setup and operation.

Highlights
  • Change settings
  • Control parameters
  • Bluetooth communication
  • Inverter/charger management
  • System configuration
Features
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This application allows you to change settings and control available parameters on your Freedom X/XC inverter or inverter/charger. Please note it requires the Freedom X/XC remote control panel with the support of Bluetooth communication. Please read the Freedom X/XC inverter/charger and FX Remote Panel user guides before configuring and operating the Freedom X/XC system. Ensure that your iOS is updated to the latest version.

About

Tech

Easily register and monitor your motorcycle airbag system's status and battery life. Track ride details, record location and speed, and relive your journeys with detailed maps and statistics. Build a library of your rides and manage system settings.

Highlights
  • Register Tech-Air® 5 Airbag System
  • Monitor system status and battery life
  • Track ride details with location and speed
  • Record and visualize ride statistics
  • Build a library of recorded rides
  • Disable system for off-road riding
  • Update system firmware
Features
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Packed with a variety of useful features, the App lets you easily register your Tech-Air® 5 Airbag System and monitor its status and battery life, as well as tracking the details of your ride. The App uses Bluetooth Connectivity to access the System’s data.  Using the MyRide feature, riders can record location and speed continuously during a ride.  Relive your ride and visualize your average and top speeds at any point along the route by zooming in on the map.  MyRide gives motorcyclists the ability to record unlimited motorcycle rides and build up a complete library of individual trips, so you can easily retrace your trips and remember the great riding moments.  How it Works • See top stats for the ride – including the exact location where these results were achieved, average speed, trip time and distance covered. • Retrace each trip on an enhanced Google Map that shows your speed at any point you select along the trip. • Build up an awesome library of each ride you take on your bike. • Disable the Tech-Air® System when you’re going to start doing heavy off-road riding. • Verify the deployment of the Tech-Air® System after an accident. • Send feedback to the Alpinestars Tech-Air® development team. • Update the System’s firmware whenever available. • Download the online manual and useful documentation for air travel, shipments, and servicing. • Register your products.

Screenshots

FXC Control3 screens
Tech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FXC Control at 2.4 against Tech's 1.6. Tech's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

FXC Control holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of FXC Control's written reviews are positive against 13% of Tech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FXC Control ships an update every 2 months, Tech monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FXC Control versus Tech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFXC ControlTech
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (28 ratings) — better1.6 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better13.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2883 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXantrex Canada ULCALPINESTARS SPA

Customer experience

FXC Control

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Tech

All ratings80 ratings
Positive13.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative85.0%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative82.0%

Bugs and requests

FXC Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tech

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon launch after updates
  • Firmware update stuck at 2% indefinitely
  • Error 12 during firmware installation
  • Verification SMS not arriving (especially for +420 Czech numbers and other regions)
  • QR code scanner not recognizing codes
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  • Manual code entry not progressing past input screen
  • Bluetooth connection drops during firmware updates
  • App shows 'already paired' but vest not visible in app
  • Battery percentage displays incorrectly or as 0%
  • Software update notification loop (says update available when already updated)
  • Tap input registration incorrect on registration form
  • App unresponsive during software update process
  • Bluetooth disconnection when phone is moved away from vest
  • App crashes when accessing 'My Rides' section
  • Ride data not recording properly (shows wrong duration/metrics)
  • Location tracking showing wrong geographic location
  • iOS 26 compatibility issues
  • App not sending feedback/crash reports
  • Inconsistent behavior across different iPhone models
  • App language settings affecting firmware update capability

Requested features

13 requests
  • PC/desktop application for firmware updates
  • Lean angle tracking and display
  • Maximum speed recording in ride logs
  • Acceleration metrics in ride data
  • Altitude data in ride tracking
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  • Ability to change phone number associated with account
  • Email verification option as alternative to SMS
  • Improved Bluetooth antenna strength
  • Automatic ride recording without manual activation
  • Better offline functionality
  • Software update caching on vest
  • Race mode activation without app dependency
  • More detailed ride statistics and analytics

In-app purchases

None

FXC Control

No in-app purchases

None

Tech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FXC Control free?
FXC Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tech free?
Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FXC Control or Tech?
FXC Control is rated higher. FXC Control averages 2.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Tech averages 1.6 from 83 ratings.
Do FXC Control or Tech have ads?
Neither FXC Control nor Tech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FXC Control or Tech?
FXC Control ships an update every 2 months, and Tech monthly. Most recently, FXC Control was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tech on October 12, 2026.

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