Comparison

ControlMax vs RedX Decks

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

Head to head
About

ControlMax

This app helps you get the best results from your Titan ControlMax sprayer. It provides recommended tip and pressure settings based on your paint and project, and allows you to track all your job details, including photos and invoices. Access helpful resources like how-to videos and owner's manuals.

Highlights
  • Recommended tip & pressure settings
  • Paint and project scanning
  • Job and project tracking
  • Photo capture for jobs
  • Invoice and receipt storage
  • How-to videos and tutorials
  • Owner's manuals access
Features
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Get the most out of your Titan ControlMax sprayer with the free ControlMax App. With the click of a button, you’ll receive recommended tip & pressure settings based on the paint or stain you’re using, plus track and record specifics about all your jobs and projects. You’ll have quick and easy access to all the details about your sprayer including how-to videos, sprayer techniques, FAQs, owner’s manuals and more. This app is designed to be paired only with the Titan ControlMax High Efficiency Airless series of sprayers. Pro Start: Ensure the perfect finish every time • Pro Start provides you with recommended settings based on your exact paint & project • Simply scan the paint your going to use then select what kind of project you’re doing • Get to work faster with recommended tip and pressure settings My Jobs: Keep track and record of all your projects in the palm of your hand • Record all the job details in a single spot for easy reference • Quick reference back to how much paint you used and specific colors • Capture before and after photos • Store notes & estimates, invoices or receipts Support: Need help? We have you covered! • How-to videos • Owner’s manuals • Sprayer tutorials • FAQs • Quick access to purchase tips & accessories

About

RedX Decks

Design and visualize complex deck structures, including roofs and stairs, with automatic framing and structural calculations. Generate professional, permit-ready blueprints and detailed material lists for efficient construction.

Highlights
  • 3D deck and roof design
  • Automatic framing layouts
  • Structural calculations
  • Permit-ready blueprints
  • Material and cut lists
  • 3D visualization and renders
Features
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Design decks. Add roofs. Generate permit ready blueprints. RedX Decks is powerful deck design software for contractors, designers, and serious DIY builders. Create structurally sound decks, add roof-over-deck systems with beams and posts, and generate professional construction drawings in minutes. Build straight, wraparound, gazebo, L-shaped, U-shaped, freestanding, multi-level, or fully custom decks with automatic framing layouts and structural calculations. Decks With Roof Structures Design: • Roof over deck systems • Post and beam covered decks • Gazebo roofs • Decks with integrated stairs and railings • Multi-level structural framing Create complete deck and roof framing plans including beams, joists, posts, and railing systems. Permit Ready Blueprints Generate professional PDF construction drawings: • Joist and beam layout plans • Elevation blueprints • Framing layouts • Post and railing layouts • Stair stringer plans • Structural load calculations • Detailed material and cut lists Perfect for permit applications, contractor submissions, inspections, and client presentations. Automatic Structural & Framing Layout RedX automatically calculates: • Deck tributary areas • Beam sizing logic • Joist and beam placement • Load distribution • Structural checks Automatically generate: • Beam layouts • Joist layouts • Divider boards • Joist blocking • Post spacing • Stair framing Adjust spacing, deck load, materials, and wood species to match your project requirements. 3D Visualization & High-Quality Renders View your deck and roof structure in realistic 3D. Rotate, zoom, and inspect every component before building. Export high-resolution render images for client presentations, marketing, social media, or permit documentation. Complete Material & Cut Lists Get accurate: • Lumber quantities • Cut lists • Fastener estimates • Material summaries Reduce waste and build with confidence. Built for decks attached to a house or fully freestanding structures — from simple backyard builds to covered roof-over-deck systems. Download RedX Decks and start creating permit ready deck and roof blueprints today. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ RedX Apps Terms of Service https://www.redxapps.com/terms-of-service In-App Purchases Available Premium Monthly and Yearly subscriptions unlock advanced features. Payment is charged to your iTunes account and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your App Store settings. Current pricing starts at $6.99 USD/month or $59.99 USD/year. Prices may vary by region and are subject to change. Active subscriptions cannot be canceled during the billing period.

Screenshots

ControlMax4 screens
RedX Decks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RedX Decks at 4.3 against ControlMax's 1.2. RedX Decks also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 15 months). ControlMax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RedX Decks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ControlMax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RedX Decks holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedX Decks has 528 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ControlMax's written reviews are positive against 31% of RedX Decks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ControlMax ships an update every 15 months, RedX Decks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ControlMax versus RedX Decks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlMaxRedX Decks
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (6 ratings)4.3 (528 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6528 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTitan ToolRedX Technology Inc

Customer experience

ControlMax

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RedX Decks

All ratings528 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative64.1%

In-app purchases

None

ControlMax

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

RedX Decks

Subscriptions6
  • RedX Decks Pro$6.991 Month
  • RedX Apps Pro++ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • RedX Apps Pro++$59.991 Year
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  • RedX Decks Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • RedX Decks Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • RedX Apps Bundle1 Year trial2 variants$179.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 Render Credits$9.99
  • 100 Render Credits$29.99
  • 200 Render Credits$44.99

Questions

Is ControlMax free?
ControlMax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RedX Decks free?
RedX Decks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ControlMax or RedX Decks?
RedX Decks is rated higher. ControlMax averages 1.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RedX Decks averages 4.3 from 528 ratings.
Do ControlMax or RedX Decks have ads?
Neither ControlMax nor RedX Decks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ControlMax or RedX Decks?
ControlMax ships an update every 15 months, and RedX Decks every 10 days. Most recently, ControlMax was updated on October 5, 2026 and RedX Decks on October 14, 2026.

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