Comparison

MyESX vs APS Control

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

Head to head
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.

About

APS Control

This system provides amusement operators with a secure, cashless payment solution and comprehensive data tracking for all games across multiple locations. It enables remote management of games, performance monitoring, and automated notifications for maintenance and prize levels.

Highlights
  • Cashless payment (RFID, card, QR code)
  • Remote game performance tracking
  • Operator portal for game management
  • Automated maintenance and prize alerts
  • Field collection and route oversight
  • Player loyalty program integration
  • E-ticket support
Features
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Amusement Payment System (APS) is an affordable, secure cashless payment and data tracking system that allows amusement operators of all sizes to conveniently and remotely manage and monitor the performance of all games across all locations. Performance Tracking – The ability to remotely track earnings as well as tickets and merchandise dispensed for all games across all locations. Operator Portal Access – An intuitive platform that allows operators to manage their games and devices; view earnings, payout and field collection reports; receive maintenance alerts; and track and solve service issues with an integrated service ticket system. Automatic Notifications – Alerts can be received as text messages, push notifications, emails or in-app notifications when a game’s prizes are low, games haven’t been played for a specified amount of time and more. Field Collection Reports – Supervise the field collection process and analyze results. Route Oversight – Map out which locations need to be serviced in the order that makes most sense. Asset Management – Track the lifetime value of each owned game. Cashless Payment – The ability to utilize RFID “tap to pay”, card swipe, EMV and QR code payment technology instead of cash, coins and tokens. E-Ticket Support – Virtual tickets saved on Player Cards replace the need for physical tickets. Player Loyalty – With a unique code associated to each Player Card, operators have the capability to track individual customer activity and create a player loyalty program that encourages repeat visits. Customizable Devices – The devices’ screens can be rebranded to match the look and feel of each location. Legacy Equipment Compatibility – Technology can be implemented with all existing and newly-manufactured games. Game Connect - Via an open API available to amusement manufacturers, Game Connect provides the following advanced features to operators: adjust game settings remotely to eliminate unnecessary location visits; and track players’ scores and achievements to nurture competition with high-score leaderboards, tournaments and leagues.

Screenshots

MyESX4 screens
APS Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyESX at every 3 weeks against APS Control's every 12 months. MyESX also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 1). APS Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APS Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyESX has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyESX ships an update every 3 weeks, APS Control every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
MyESX versus APS Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyESXAPS Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (48 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings48 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperElectronic Security AssociationRaw Thrills, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MyESX

No in-app purchases

None

APS Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyESX free?
MyESX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APS Control free?
APS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyESX or APS Control?
APS Control is rated higher. MyESX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while APS Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyESX or APS Control have ads?
Neither MyESX nor APS Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyESX or APS Control?
MyESX ships an update every 3 weeks, and APS Control every 12 months. Most recently, MyESX was updated on October 7, 2026 and APS Control on October 6, 2026.

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