Comparison

CYP Control vs Xplova Utility

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

Head to head

For Xplova Device

About

CYP Control

Features

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This App designed to be used in conjunction with the CPLUS-421PLV, the 4 by 2 matrix produced by Cypress Technology Co., Ltd. It provides a simple and efficient way for the user to control CPLUS-421PLV via telnet commands.

About

Xplova Utility

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Xplova Utility is designed for Xplova Device: setting, adjust, diagnostic and firmware update.

Screenshots

CYP Control4 screens

Xplova Utility3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Xplova Utility at every 3 weeks against CYP Control's every 23 months. CYP Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CYP Control ships an update every 23 months, Xplova Utility every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

CYP Control versus Xplova Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CYP Control	Xplova Utility
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 23 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	3 MB	21 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Cypress Technology Co., LTD.	Xplova Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CYP Control

No in-app purchases

None

Xplova Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CYP Control free?

CYP Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Xplova Utility free?

Xplova Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do CYP Control or Xplova Utility have ads?

Neither CYP Control nor Xplova Utility shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CYP Control or Xplova Utility?

CYP Control ships an update every 23 months, and Xplova Utility every 3 weeks. Most recently, CYP Control was updated on September 19, 2026 and Xplova Utility on May 18, 2026.