Comparison

ScreenWave Moderator vs Alpena Auto

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

Head to head
About

ScreenWave Moderator

Features
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For classroom and multi-person conference applications, the Wireless ScreenWave Router, JWR2105 supports up to 40 simultaneous displays. The 64 input sources can be connected at any time for content display. The ScreenWave moderator application can control which display can be showed on the screen.

About

Alpena Auto

This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

Highlights
  • Control power
  • Adjust dimming levels
  • Select RGB colors
  • Program preset options
  • Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
Features
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.

Screenshots

ScreenWave Moderator4 screens
Alpena Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScreenWave Moderator at every 2 months against Alpena Auto's every 6 months. ScreenWave Moderator also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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

ScreenWave Moderator ships an update every 2 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScreenWave Moderator versus Alpena Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenWave ModeratorAlpena Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.7 (133 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—133 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerj5createMarklyn Group Inc

Bugs and requests

ScreenWave Moderator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Alpena Auto

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App won't connect to found devices after scanning
  • Clicking on found devices produces no response
  • Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
  • Color selection limited to white after updates
  • App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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  • Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
  • Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
  • App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
  • Lights flicker when engine is idling
  • App crashes when music is playing in background
  • Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
  • App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
  • Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
  • Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
  • Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
  • Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised

Requested features

8 requests
  • Custom scene/pattern creation in app
  • Music synchronization with lights
  • Better app navigation and menu structure
  • Strobe light functionality
  • Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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  • Improved documentation and user manual in app
  • Compatibility information for different products
  • Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain

In-app purchases

None

ScreenWave Moderator

No in-app purchases

None

Alpena Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenWave Moderator free?
ScreenWave Moderator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alpena Auto free?
Alpena Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenWave Moderator or Alpena Auto have ads?
Neither ScreenWave Moderator nor Alpena Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenWave Moderator or Alpena Auto?
ScreenWave Moderator ships an update every 2 months, and Alpena Auto every 6 months. Most recently, ScreenWave Moderator was updated on October 27, 2026 and Alpena Auto on October 24, 2026.

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