Comparison

ConnectedControls vs MyESX

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

Head to head
About

ConnectedControls

Features
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ConnectedControls IoT platform puts appliance performance data in your hands.   Allows you to easily manage all your appliances in a single application. You can assign and manage users for the multiple locations your appliances are installed at. Users see performance details and history for each unit and are quickly notified if an issue arises. Troubleshooting tips are given to users and support links are available when you can’t resolve an issue yourself.       Features Include: - Account, Location, and User Management - Notifications and email alerts for appliance issues - Troubleshooting tips for quick issue resolution - Support provider information for additional assistance - Tracks data from appliance control module - Tracks additional sensors installed in appliance - Basic analytics of appliance performance After purchasing an appliance with a Fenwal ConnectedControls module installed in it, users can install the appliance and utilize this application to connect it to their local Wi-Fi. All appliance data is sent to the cloud and then available to user in the app.     Service providers utilize this application to monitor their customers and provide more detailed and faster responses in the event of issues. Easily manage hundreds of customers and have the ability to focus on the ones that need attention.    Allows the appliance manufactures to better support users with access to appliance data at all site locations.

About

MyESX

Enhance your event participation by personalizing your schedule, arranging meetings with exhibitors, and accessing session materials. This tool facilitates networking with industry peers, fostering ongoing discussions.

Highlights
  • Customize event experience
  • Flag important sessions
  • Set meetings with exhibitors
  • Download session content
  • Connect with security professionals
  • Keep conversations going
Features
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Customize your event experience with the ESX - Electronic Security Expo - App. With MyESX, you're able to flag important sessions, set meetings with exhibitors and download session content. Connect with security professionals before and after the event to keep the conversations going! This is Security Connected.

Screenshots

ConnectedControls4 screens
MyESX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyESX at every 3 weeks against ConnectedControls's every 11 months. ConnectedControls's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

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

ConnectedControls ships an update every 11 months, MyESX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ConnectedControls versus MyESX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectedControlsMyESX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (48 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB144 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKidde-Fenwal, LLCElectronic Security Association

In-app purchases

None

ConnectedControls

No in-app purchases

None

MyESX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectedControls free?
ConnectedControls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyESX free?
MyESX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ConnectedControls or MyESX have ads?
Neither ConnectedControls nor MyESX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectedControls or MyESX?
ConnectedControls ships an update every 11 months, and MyESX every 3 weeks. Most recently, ConnectedControls was updated on September 25, 2026 and MyESX on September 21, 2026.

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