Renesas SmartConsole vs RSL Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Renesas SmartConsole
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The SmartConsole app from Renesas Electronics is a mobile application that works with devices which support the Renesas CodeLess™ Service or the Dialog Serial Port Service (DSPS), such as Development Kits based on Renesas DA14585 and DA14531 Bluetooth® Low Energy SoCs. With the app you can connect to CodeLess™ and DSPS devices. The app selects its initial user interface (UI) based on the supported services on the peer device. It supports command mode (CodeLess) and binary mode (DSPS) and can change between the two modes if both are supported by the peer device. CodeLess™ allows control of the peer device, through a comprehensive set of AT commands. With these commands, you can read and modify settings on the peer device and control peripherals connected to it. You can issue AT text commands directly, through the AT console available in the app, or generate them from UI abstractions provided by the app. The Dialog Serial Port Service (DSPS) from Renesas Electronics is a proprietary service over the Bluetooth® Low Energy protocol that emulates a serial cable communication. It provides a simple wireless substitute for wired (RS-232) connections. With the app you can exchange data with other DSPS enabled devices. The functionality of the DSPS app is included in the SmartConsole app, so it can be used as a replacement of the DSPS app.
RSL Central
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An easy-to-use app to get started with onsemi Bluetooth Low Energy wireless microcontrollers and periphery devices. RSL Central scans for and establishes a Bluetooth Low Energy connection with onsemi Bluetooth Low Energy wireless microcontrollers. The app displays fields such as measured battery level, voltage, current, LED status, push button status, or others depending on the onsemi wireless microcontroller and configuration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RSL Central at every 3 months against Renesas SmartConsole's every 33 months. Renesas SmartConsole's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Renesas SmartConsole ships an update every 33 months, RSL Central every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and December 5, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | Renesas SmartConsole | RSL Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renesas Electronics | ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION |
In-app purchases
Renesas SmartConsole
No in-app purchases
RSL Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Renesas SmartConsole free?
Is RSL Central free?
Do Renesas SmartConsole or RSL Central have ads?
Which is updated more often, Renesas SmartConsole or RSL Central?
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