Comparison

File Glider vs MixUp Control

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

Head to head
About

File Glider

Wirelessly transfer files to and from compatible Bluetooth Low Energy or Wi-Fi devices. Browse, edit, and manage files directly within the app or integrate with the Files app for broader access. Supports multiple device management and sharing across applications.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • BLE and Wi-Fi support
  • File browsing and editing
  • Files app integration
  • Multiple device management
  • Cross-app access sharing
Features
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Wirelessly transfer files to and from file transfer ready Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi firmware.  Browse and edit files from within File Glider or use the Files app integration to access the files from other apps.  Multiple devices can be managed at once and access can be shared amongst multiple apps. Compatible devices: * nrf52840 boards running CircuitPython * ESP32-S2 TFT The file transfer protocol is open so you can use File Glider with custom firmware. See GitHub for protocol details: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_BLE_File_Transfer Source for the app is here: https://github.com/adafruit/Glider-for-iOS

About

MixUp Control

Features
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MixUp Control is the unified controller for supported DzenTech event hardware. Connect to multiple devices at the same time and manage lighting, motion, and LED screens from a clean production workspace. Save separate Waiting and Recording states, assign devices to scene objects, and apply a coordinated state to an entire equipment group. Key features: - discover and control compatible DzenTech Bluetooth devices; - control MixUp lighting and backlights; - manage Spinner 360 speed, acceleration, safety, and motion; - use GlamBot controller scenes, poses, safety settings, emergency stop, 3D visualization, and the local scene editor; - control Stellar LED Screens on the local Wi-Fi network; - save local presets and production states; - reconnect automatically and safely restore settings without starting motion; - explore an interactive demo setup without physical equipment. MixUp Control is intended for operators of compatible DzenTech equipment. Some features require supported hardware connected by Bluetooth or on the same local Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

File Glider4 screens
MixUp Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: File Glider at 15.0 against MixUp Control's 17.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
File Glider versus MixUp Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile GliderMixUp Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdafruit IndustriesSergey Ryabichenko

In-app purchases

None

File Glider

No in-app purchases

None

MixUp Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Glider free?
File Glider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MixUp Control free?
MixUp Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Glider or MixUp Control have ads?
Neither File Glider nor MixUp Control shows ads.

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