Comparison

Art Sentry vs CX

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

Head to head
About

Art Sentry

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ArtSentry provides remote access to view live video of security cameras that are connected to a server running ArtSentry Server Software. Users will be able to monitor cameras as well as move PTZ cameras using predefined presets. **This application will only work with servers that are running ArtSentry Server Software. Application features: - Display live views of cameras - Choose which cameras to display on screen - Multiple pages of cameras (Max 6 cameras/page) - Customization of camera layout using grids - Single tap a camera for a quick single view - Capture image from a single view camera that saves to phone - Move PTZ cameras using predefined presets - Ability to add, edit, and delete server information in app - Saves user settings after logout -Receive notifications when there is an alarm. -Setup a schedule to receive notifications -Review cameras -Download and start exports - Works over Wi-Fi and cellular data.

About

CX

This aviation tool simplifies flight planning for pilots. It offers accurate calculations for time, speed, distance, fuel, and more, along with unit conversions and a built-in calculator. Designed for ease of use, it guides users through flight planning and execution with a natural menu flow.

Highlights
  • Flight planning calculations
  • Time, speed, distance functions
  • Fuel and altitude calculations
  • Unit conversions (12 categories)
  • Weight and balance calculations
  • Holding pattern details
  • Built-in calculator, clock, timer
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Based on the ASA CX-3® Flight Computer for pilots, this CX-3 app makes flight planning simple by taking confusion out of the equation. Fast, versatile and easy to use, the CX-3® delivers accurate results quickly and efficiently. Whether used for flight planning, ground school, or FAA Knowledge Exam preparation, the menu organization reflects the order in which a flight is normally planned and executed, resulting in a natural flow from one function to the next with a minimum of keystrokes. Multiple aviation functions can be performed on the CX-3® flight computer including those related to time, speed, distance, heading, wind, fuel, altitude, cloud base, standard atmosphere, glide, climb & descent, weight & balance, as well as a holding pattern function to help determine entry method and holding details. The CX-3® has 12 unit-conversions: Distance, Speed, Duration, Temperature, Pressure, Volume, Rate, Weight, Rate of Climb/Descent, Angle of Climb/Descent, Torque, and Angle. These 12 conversion categories contain 38 different conversion factors for over 100 functions. A calculator, clock, timer, and stopwatch are also built in along with multiple settings for lighting, backlighting, themes, time zones and more.

Screenshots

Art Sentry4 screens
CX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Art Sentry at Free against CX's $19.99. Art Sentry also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.2). CX's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked). On 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

Art Sentry is free to download; CX costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Art Sentry ships an update every 3 months, CX every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Art Sentry versus CX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArt SentryCX
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating—3.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#116 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcuity-vctASA

In-app purchases

None

Art Sentry

No in-app purchases

None

CX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Art Sentry free?
Art Sentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CX free?
CX costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Art Sentry or CX have ads?
Neither Art Sentry nor CX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Art Sentry or CX?
Art Sentry ships an update every 3 months, and CX every 8 months. Most recently, Art Sentry was updated on May 17, 2026 and CX on September 27, 2026.

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