Comparison

Commtel Control vs MCS Connect

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

Head to head
About

Commtel Control

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Use these big buttons on your smartphone to send SMS commands to your entry system to open your entrances. Add as many systems as you like. Open your entrances in just two taps of your touchscreen. NOTE: You will need to liaise with your entry system installer to have your smartphone added to your entry system's authorised list. You will also need to know the commands or have new commands created in your entry system by your installer. Multi user sites may disallow the use of hold open commands or all commands. In which case, setting those commands in this app will not make them work. SAFETY AND SECURITY: Before setting up a hold open command, please consider the consequences of being able to permanently leave your entrance open at the mere tap of a touch screen. Before using this app, please consider the implications of opening your entrance by the tap on a touchscreen when not in sight of, nor in communication with your gates or barriers.

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 Control4 screens
MCS Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MCS Connect at every 5 days against Commtel Control's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commtel Control ships an update every 3 months, MCS Connect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on May 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Commtel Control versus MCS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommtel ControlMCS Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommtel LtdMidland Control Systems

In-app purchases

None

Commtel Control

No in-app purchases

None

MCS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commtel Control free?
Commtel Control 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 Control or MCS Connect have ads?
Neither Commtel Control nor MCS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commtel Control or MCS Connect?
Commtel Control ships an update every 3 months, and MCS Connect every 5 days. Most recently, Commtel Control was updated on May 14, 2026 and MCS Connect on September 16, 2026.

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