Comparison

Wakespeed vs X Engineering XREG

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

Head to head
About

Wakespeed

This app provides a simple and reliable way to configure, update, monitor, and diagnose your Wakespeed Advanced Regulator. It offers pre-defined parameters for various components and an expert mode for advanced customization.

Highlights
  • Configure, update, and monitor WS500 Pro via Bluetooth
  • Pre-defined parameters for alternators, batteries, and BMS
  • Save and retrieve configurations
  • Share configurations with others
  • Import configurations
  • Expert Mode for advanced customization
Features
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The Wakespeed App allows for simple and reliable configuration, updating, monitoring, and diagnostics of your Wakespeed Offshore WS500 and WS500 Pro Advanced Regulator. Create configurations using Wakespeed's 100's of built in of pre-defined, manufacturer recommended configuration parameters for batteries, alternators, and BMS's; select the brand and models you are using from three easy-to navigate screens to create a customized configuration for your regulator -- just pick-n-go. 'Expert Mode' allows the configuration to be further refined and customized, including adjusting the Charge Profile and accessing some of the more advanced options and capabilities. Once you have created your configuration it may be saved for later retrieval, shared with others via the built in 'share' tools (Email, messaging, etc), or sent to your WS500 / WS500 Pro Alternator Regulator. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth to configure, monitor, update, or take logs. With your WS500 regulator 'share' your configuration with a Windows based PC and use the Wakespeed "Universal Configuration Utility" (downloadable at http://www.wakespeed.com/technical ) and a USB cable. Alternatively you can share the configuration to an Android based phone for direct transfer using an OTG adapter. Configuration and updating can even be done before the WS500 / WS500-Pro is installed by powering it through the USB port. Key features include: · Configure, Update, Monitor your WS500 Pro using Bluetooth directly from yoru iPhone or iPad. · Simple 'pick from the list' of 100's of pre-defined Alternators, Batteries, and BMS's to create a reliable and optimized configuration for your install · Save and retrieve configurations for later use. · Share configurations with others using built-in share tools · Import configurations which have been shared with you for use, modification, and/or sending to your regulator. · Share the configuration for later transfer using a Windows based transfer tool. · Advanced 'Expert Mode' allows for modification of pre-defined values, as well as access to advanced features. For more information on this application, supporting tools, as well as the WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator, visit http://www.wakespeed.com  Email: support@wakespeed.com if you have any questions or need technical support.

About

X Engineering XREG

This app connects to specific hardware to monitor and configure marine alternator regulators. It provides real-time data, historical performance graphs, and fault detection for optimal battery charging.

Highlights
  • Real-time charging voltage, current, and temperature monitoring
  • Self-learning charge profiles for Lithium Batteries
  • Remote configuration of all regulator parameters
  • Live performance graphs and historical data
  • Fault detection and alerts
  • WiFi connectivity (client or access point mode)
Features
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X Engineering XREG-010 is the companion app for the XREG-010 intelligent alternator regulator. The app and the hardware are both made by X Engineering LLC. HARDWARE REQUIRED: This app requires an X Engineering XREG-010 alternator regulator. Visit xengineering.net for hardware information. FEATURES: - Real-time monitoring of charging voltage, current, and alternator temperatures - Self-learning charge profiles for Lithium Batteries - Remote configuration of all regulator parameters - Live performance graphs and infinite historical data - Fault detection and alerts/alarms - Many unique features- try it out! CONNECTIVITY: Connect to your regulator via your boat's WiFi network (client mode) or direct connection(Access Point aka Hotspot mode). The app communicates locally - no internet required for basic operation. CLOUD FEATURES (Optional): - Remote monitoring when connected to internet - Firmware OTA updates - Personal data archive - Leaderboards and Fleet Stats

Screenshots

Wakespeed4 screens
X Engineering XREG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X Engineering XREG at 100% against Wakespeed's 33%. X Engineering XREG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). Wakespeed's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

X Engineering XREG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Wakespeed's written reviews are positive against 100% of X Engineering XREG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wakespeed ships an update every 5 months, X Engineering XREG daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wakespeed versus X Engineering XREG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWakespeedX Engineering XREG
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDragonfly Energy Corp.X ENGINEERING LLC

Customer experience

Wakespeed

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

X Engineering XREG

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wakespeed

No in-app purchases

None

X Engineering XREG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wakespeed free?
Wakespeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X Engineering XREG free?
X Engineering XREG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wakespeed or X Engineering XREG?
X Engineering XREG is rated higher. Wakespeed averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while X Engineering XREG averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wakespeed or X Engineering XREG have ads?
Neither Wakespeed nor X Engineering XREG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wakespeed or X Engineering XREG?
Wakespeed ships an update every 5 months, and X Engineering XREG daily. Most recently, Wakespeed was updated on October 24, 2026 and X Engineering XREG on October 7, 2026.

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