File Glider vs MixUp Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless file transfer
- BLE and Wi-Fi support
- File browsing and editing
- Files app integration
- Multiple device management
- Cross-app access sharing
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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
MixUp Control
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | File Glider | MixUp Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adafruit Industries | Sergey Ryabichenko |
In-app purchases
File Glider
No in-app purchases
MixUp Control
No in-app purchases









