Comparison

Messenger BLE vs TFT Elock

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

Head to head

About

Messenger BLE

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The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE application offers a brand new way to interact with your Messenger BLE. This app leverages the Bluetooth® capabilities of your Messenger BLE to rapidly transfer real-time data from the palm of your hand. Use this app to pair your smartphone or tablet with your Messenger BLE to have complete visibility and control of your operations while on site. The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE app grants complete access to: - Live real-time monitoring data including customizable lists of channel data, J1939 CANbus diagnostics, and Messenger BLE device status information - Engine, pump and I/O controls - Messenger BLE device configurations - Messenger BLE device firmware updates

About

TFT Elock

Features

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Bluetooth unlocking APP for TOPFLYtech's SolarGuardX 100 product

Screenshots

Messenger BLE4 screens

TFT Elock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TFT Elock at every 2 months against Messenger BLE's every 5 months. Messenger BLE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

Messenger BLE ships an update every 5 months, TFT Elock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Messenger BLE versus TFT Elock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Messenger BLE	TFT Elock
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	7 MB	5 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Cattron North America, INC	Shenzhen TOPFLYTECH Co., Limited

In-app purchases

None

Messenger BLE

No in-app purchases

None

TFT Elock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Messenger BLE free?

Messenger BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is TFT Elock free?

TFT Elock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Messenger BLE or TFT Elock have ads?

Neither Messenger BLE nor TFT Elock shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Messenger BLE or TFT Elock?

Messenger BLE ships an update every 5 months, and TFT Elock every 2 months. Most recently, Messenger BLE was updated on October 27, 2026 and TFT Elock on October 6, 2026.