Renesas SmartConsole vs Conn.Logger
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.
Conn.Logger
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, Conn.Logger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Renesas SmartConsole | Conn.Logger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renesas Electronics | MRS Electronic Gmbh & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Renesas SmartConsole
No in-app purchases
Conn.Logger
No in-app purchases
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