Comparison

The Marlo vs Bluespark

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

Head to head

Residents' App

Control Your Tuning Device

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

The Marlo

Features

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The Marlo app gives residents access to a range of concierge services including delivery notifications, support requests and meter readings. The app also keeps residents up to date with the latest building news and exclusive special offers in the local area.

About

Bluespark

Connect to your tuning device to manage maps, settings, and power. Reprogram your device wirelessly by downloading and installing updated maps.

Highlights

Connect to tuning device
Select maps and settings
Toggle device on/off
Download updated maps
Wireless map installation
Reprogramming option

Features

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Connect to your Bluespark tuning box to select maps, settings and toggle the box on and off. Reprogramming option allows you to download updated maps for your box and install them wirelessly.

Screenshots

The Marlo3 screens

Bluespark3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bluespark at every 7 months against The Marlo's every 56 months. 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

The Marlo ships an update every 56 months, Bluespark every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

The Marlo versus Bluespark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Marlo	Bluespark
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	75.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 56 months	Every 7 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	30 MB	49 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Gversion Ltd	Bluespark Automotive Ltd

In-app purchases

None

The Marlo

No in-app purchases

None

Bluespark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Marlo free?

The Marlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Bluespark free?

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

Do The Marlo or Bluespark have ads?

Neither The Marlo nor Bluespark shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Marlo or Bluespark?

The Marlo ships an update every 56 months, and Bluespark every 7 months. Most recently, The Marlo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bluespark on November 3, 2026.