iFSC vs MNBLE UPDATE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFSC
Control and program seismic recorders remotely. Monitor device health, including battery, GPS, and storage. Set up network connections and view data without interrupting acquisition.
- Edit and program acquisition parameters
- State-of-Health monitoring
- RAM and disk usage monitoring
- GPS status monitoring
- Battery voltage monitoring
- Network setup and status checks
- Data monitoring during acquisition
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iFSC (Field Setup Controller) is a Command/Control app for the REF TEK 130 DAS Seismic Recorder via the Serial Port.. iFSC is used to edit and program the acquisition parameters of the DAS. It also provides State-of-Health monitoring with an extensive set of Status commands. State-of-Health monitoring includes acquisition status, RAM and disk usage, GPS status, main and backup battery voltages, time, and temperature. Additional commands allow setting up network connections and checking network status. Data monitoring without stopping acquisition is also available. The Command/Control functionality of this app requires the iFSC cable or WiFi Serial Adapter which are available from the manufacturer of the REF TEK 130 DAS Seismic Recorder.
MNBLE UPDATE
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Update MidNite Solar's newest products including displays, charger controllers and inverters. Pre-download firmware for off network updates. Find out if you are running the most current firmware for your MidNite device. Search the web, update your social media or use other phone applications while updating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iFSC at every 5 months against MNBLE UPDATE's every 34 months. iFSC also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFSC ships an update every 5 months, MNBLE UPDATE every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFSC | MNBLE UPDATE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xeos Technologies Inc. | Midnite Solar |
In-app purchases
iFSC
No in-app purchases
MNBLE UPDATE
No in-app purchases
