Comparison

IAA TRANSPORTATION vs ControlNXT

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

Head to head
About

IAA TRANSPORTATION

This mobile guide enhances your experience at a major transportation trade show. Discover exhibitors, plan your schedule, navigate the venue with interactive maps, and network with other attendees through a dedicated matchmaking service.

Highlights
  • Event coverage
  • Interactive site maps
  • Match-Making service
  • Personalized 'My IAA' section
  • Exhibitor and product search
  • Program and conference guide
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The free IAA App is your mobile guide for the IAA TRANSPORTATION from September 15 to 20, with numerous features such as extensive coverage of events at the IAA Conference, the interactive site maps and the Match-Making service for trade visitors. Practical onboarding function: You can choose from four visitor personas with predefined themed worlds and a selection of suitable exhibitors. You can add extra brands and topics of interest at any time. Personalized β€œMy IAA” section: In the β€œMy IAA” section you can adapt your profile, upload a profile image, and define your interests. Here you can make or edit entries in your diary at any time and view your favorite exhibitors and items on the program. Quick search for exhibitors and products: Are you interested in a specific exhibitor or product? Then the IAA TRANSPORTATION App is for you. The Search function helps you find what you’re looking for in moments. And with the useful bookmark function it’s a simple matter to add a particular exhibitor (along with its exciting details page) to your Favorites. Interactive site map: The plan of the site and the halls ensures that you can always find your way around the Hanover trade show grounds. You can zoom in on the map for detailed views of the halls. If an exhibitor interests you, click on the map and let the exhibitor page inspire you. Program search and Favorites: Are you looking for a certain event? The IAA TRANSPORTATION App enables you to search the entire program. You can easily set filters to look for a certain day, a category or keywords. Guide to the IAA Conference: Use the App to plan your visit to the IAA Conference in advance, with the search for tracks and speakers. Match-Making function for trade visitors boosts your network: The practical Match-Making function offers trade visitors a digital community for sharing news and views and for networking. You can start as soon as you have activated the function and completed your profile. Search for contacts and launch a discussion right away by sending a message. Use the IAA App to make new contacts – wherever you are. Be there!

About

ControlNXT

Features
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ControlNXT gives professional drivers keyless access to the vehicle their fleet operator has assigned them. Walk up to the vehicle and unlock it straight from your phone over Bluetooth, or tap your RFID card. Every open and close is recorded, together with the vehicle photos you capture as part of the unlock, so there is always a clear record of who had the vehicle and what condition it was in. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Unlock and lock your assigned vehicle over Bluetooth β€’ Use an RFID card as an alternative to your phone β€’ Photograph the vehicle from front, back, left and right as part of the unlock steps β€’ Review open and close logs by date and licence plate, with the photos attached β€’ Find your fleet on a map to locate your own vehicle or help a colleague β€’ Receive alerts about vehicle access and fleet updates β€’ Manage permissions, your profile and the app language from one settings screen BUILT FOR FLEETS Drivers and vehicles are provisioned by your fleet operator β€” there is no public sign-up. You sign in with your phone number and a one-time code, and you see only the vehicles assigned to you. LANGUAGES Available in English and German. Bluetooth and RFID unlocking require the in-vehicle ControlNXT lock module fitted by your fleet operator.

Screenshots

IAA TRANSPORTATION4 screens
ControlNXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IAA TRANSPORTATION at every 9 days against ControlNXT's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IAA TRANSPORTATION ships an update every 9 days, ControlNXT every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
IAA TRANSPORTATION versus ControlNXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIAA TRANSPORTATIONControlNXT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.716.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVerband der Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA)AVCONS

In-app purchases

None

IAA TRANSPORTATION

No in-app purchases

None

ControlNXT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IAA TRANSPORTATION free?
IAA TRANSPORTATION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ControlNXT free?
ControlNXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IAA TRANSPORTATION or ControlNXT have ads?
Neither IAA TRANSPORTATION nor ControlNXT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IAA TRANSPORTATION or ControlNXT?
IAA TRANSPORTATION ships an update every 9 days, and ControlNXT every 8 months. Most recently, IAA TRANSPORTATION was updated on September 14, 2026 and ControlNXT on September 11, 2026.

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