Comparison

Commtel Config vs MCS Connect

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

Head to head
About

Commtel Config

Easily configure your Commtel system by filling in on-screen fields and sending SMS commands. The app remembers your system details and previous commands, simplifying modifications and eliminating the need to memorize complex SMS formats.

Highlights
  • Compose and send SMS commands
  • No need to memorize SMS commands
  • Remembers system details and previous commands
  • Store multiple named Commtel systems
  • Supports multiple telephone numbers and login codes
Features
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Fill in the on-screen boxes. Tap send, and your smartphone will compose and send SMS command messages to your Commtel system to make your changes. No need to remember and type in your entry system's SMS command words or SMS command format. No need to re-type previous commands when you only want to modify something. Your smartphone will remember the Callpoints, PIN Codes, Authorised Numbers and Time Profiles you have previously sent, then recompose and send an appropriate command SMS to make your changes. Store the details of one or more Commtel systems in your smartphone. No need to remember or look up the telephone number or serial number for each command SMS. Name your Commtel system such as "Front Gate" or "Rear Gate". Store multiple named systems in your smartphone and send each command SMS to the appropriate telephone number carrying the appropriate login code.

About

MCS Connect

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Remotely manage your intercom panels via SMS commands. Configure access codes, callpoints, and authorised numbers - all from your smartphone. Access help documents, video guides and more to assist you with your systems. Contact us for site visits, issues or anything else via the app.

Screenshots

Commtel Config4 screens
MCS Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MCS Connect at every 5 days against Commtel Config's every 3 weeks. 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

Commtel Config ships an update every 3 weeks, MCS Connect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Commtel Config versus MCS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommtel ConfigMCS Connect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommtel LtdMidland Control Systems

In-app purchases

None

Commtel Config

No in-app purchases

None

MCS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commtel Config free?
Commtel Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MCS Connect free?
MCS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Commtel Config or MCS Connect have ads?
Neither Commtel Config nor MCS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commtel Config or MCS Connect?
Commtel Config ships an update every 3 weeks, and MCS Connect every 5 days. Most recently, Commtel Config was updated on August 12, 2026 and MCS Connect on September 16, 2026.

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