Comparison

Renesas SmartConfig vs Conn.Logger

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

Head to head
About

Renesas SmartConfig

Features
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The SmartConfig app from Renesas Electronics is a mobile application that works with devices which support the Renesas remote configuration service, such as Development Kits based on Renesas DA14531 Bluetooth® Low Energy SoC. With the app you can connect to devices which support the configuration service and modify settings that are available on the peer device. Each device has its own extensible set of settings which are discovered by the app on connection.

About

Conn.Logger

Features
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Conn.Logger is the control application for the connection, configuration, data access, and maintenance of the ConnectedLogger device from MRS Electronic. What is ConnectedLogger device? ConnectedLogger is an ECE and RED certified smart data logging device. It captures and stores data from multiple buses of your machine, including CAN and LIN. This data can be stored in the internal flash memory of the ConnectedLogger device and/or sent to our cloud server. Main features of ConnectedLogger device * Data transfer - BLE to transfer data from vehicles to the Conn.Logger application and LTE or Wi-Fi from application to the backend server. * Security - Secure data connection from ConnectedLogger to cloud via tokenization and usage of HTTPS and MQTTs protocols. * Protection - IP6K8 protection class for water and dust resistance. * Easy installation - Compact size and light weight for convenient installation. Why would you want to install the Conn.Logger application? * Interactive UI - Provides an interactive UI to control your ConnectedLogger device. * Offline data capturing - Captures your data even when the internet isn't accessible. * Data transmission - Transmits your data from ConnectedLogger device to the cloud server. * Configuration - Assists you in configuring the settings of your ConnectedLogger device. * Data access - Accesses data stored on the ConnectedLogger device. * Live data - Displays your vehicle's live data such as its CAN/Analog, Events, and GPS information.

Screenshots

Renesas SmartConfig3 screens
Conn.Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Conn.Logger at every 4 months against Renesas SmartConfig's every 34 months. Renesas SmartConfig's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Renesas SmartConfig ships an update every 34 months, Conn.Logger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Renesas SmartConfig versus Conn.Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRenesas SmartConfigConn.Logger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRenesas ElectronicsMRS Electronic Gmbh & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

Renesas SmartConfig

No in-app purchases

None

Conn.Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Renesas SmartConfig free?
Renesas SmartConfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Conn.Logger free?
Conn.Logger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Renesas SmartConfig or Conn.Logger have ads?
Neither Renesas SmartConfig nor Conn.Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Renesas SmartConfig or Conn.Logger?
Renesas SmartConfig ships an update every 34 months, and Conn.Logger every 4 months. Most recently, Renesas SmartConfig was updated on September 22, 2026 and Conn.Logger on September 8, 2026.

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