RCS Remote vs Matrack device
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RCS Remote
Control your NexGen Digital station log remotely from your mobile device. Manage playback, switch stations, and change operating modes. Configure macros and record voice tracks directly into the automation system.
- Remote station log control
- Playback manipulation (play, pause, stop, fade)
- Station switching
- Mode switching (satellite, live assist, automated)
- Macro configuration
- Voice track recording
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RCS Remote is an application (app) for your phone or hand-held device that lets you control your NexGen Digital's station log. You can manipulate the log with play, pause, stop and fade and go. You can change the station you are controlling as well as switch between satellite, live assist and automated modes. Configure macros and record simple voice tracks directly into the system. RCS Remote directly saves changes into the automation system's library. To configure your NexGen system to support this application or if you encounter any problems, please contact our support department at 877-774-1040.
Matrack device
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Matrack device app scans for Matrack device via BLE, connects to Matrack device using BLE and displays the values. It is used for troubleshooting the Matrack device. Matrack device is connected to trucks via J1939 cable or OBDii and reads the values in ECM including vin, ignition state, speed, odometer and engine hours. After BLE connection, app screen refreshes periodically to update values. Features: - BLE scan and connect to Matrack device. - Display ECU values including vin, odometer, ignition state, speed, engine hours - Periodically refresh the screen to display latest value. - Update Matrack device firmware. - Send troubleshooting data to Matrack server - Receive troubleshooting commands via push notification
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RCS Remote at every 5 months against Matrack device's every 14 months. RCS Remote also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RCS Remote ships an update every 5 months, Matrack device every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RCS Remote | Matrack device |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RCS | Sieva Networks |
In-app purchases
RCS Remote
No in-app purchases
Matrack device
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RCS Remote free?
Is Matrack device free?
Which is updated more often, RCS Remote or Matrack device?
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