Comparison

Renesas SmartConsole 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 SmartConsole

Features
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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.

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 SmartConsole4 screens
Conn.Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Conn.Logger at every 4 months against Renesas SmartConsole's every 33 months. Renesas SmartConsole'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 SmartConsole ships an update every 33 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 SmartConsole versus Conn.Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRenesas SmartConsoleConn.Logger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRenesas ElectronicsMRS Electronic Gmbh & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

Renesas SmartConsole

No in-app purchases

None

Conn.Logger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Renesas SmartConsole free?
Renesas SmartConsole 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 SmartConsole or Conn.Logger have ads?
Neither Renesas SmartConsole nor Conn.Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Renesas SmartConsole or Conn.Logger?
Renesas SmartConsole ships an update every 33 months, and Conn.Logger every 4 months. Most recently, Renesas SmartConsole was updated on September 22, 2026 and Conn.Logger on September 8, 2026.

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