Comparison

MEWP Shield V2 vs iThrottle BTX

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

Head to head
About

MEWP Shield V2

Features
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There's no such thing as being 'Half-Crushed'! Using sensor technology for proximity detection and control, our patented MEWP Shield system engages the worker protection function to identify potential hazards before an elevated work platform (EWP) incident occurs. MEWP Shield provides excellent secondary guarding protection in industrial proximity control!​ Now with owner's access to allow customised setup and data download on MEWP Shield. Whether it's single or multiple sensors required, we have your secondary guarding needs covered! This App is intended for use with the latest generation of MEWP Shield Controllers and systems. If you are using an older model system, please refer to the V1 App.

About

iThrottle BTX

Features
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iThrottle Controller App – Take full control of your vehicle’s throttle response straight from your smartphone. Personalise your experience by selecting from three unique interface layouts and a range of colour themes to match your vehicle’s interior. Instantly switch between driving modes including Boost, Towing, Crawl, Winch, Sand/Mud, Economy, and more. Fine-tune every mode to create the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and style for any driving condition.

Screenshots

MEWP Shield V23 screens
iThrottle BTX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MEWP Shield V2 at 12.0 against iThrottle BTX's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

MEWP Shield V2 ships an update every 6 weeks, iThrottle BTX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MEWP Shield V2 versus iThrottle BTX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEWP Shield V2iThrottle BTX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPROTECTIVE INNOVATIONS PTY LTDiThrottle Australia Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MEWP Shield V2

No in-app purchases

None

iThrottle BTX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEWP Shield V2 free?
MEWP Shield V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iThrottle BTX free?
iThrottle BTX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MEWP Shield V2 or iThrottle BTX have ads?
Neither MEWP Shield V2 nor iThrottle BTX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEWP Shield V2 or iThrottle BTX?
MEWP Shield V2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and iThrottle BTX every 2 months. Most recently, MEWP Shield V2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and iThrottle BTX on November 10, 2026.

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