Comparison

CANchecked vs MixUp Control

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

Head to head
About

CANchecked

Features
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With the CANchecked app, you can configure supported CANchecked devices directly from your iPhone. The connection to the device is established via Bluetooth – no PC or Wi-Fi connection is required. At launch, the app supports the CANchecked MFD18 and the Vandal DSP. CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Change your device settings directly in the app. For the MFD18, this includes: • Display brightness and orientation • CAN bus speed and termination • Sensor assignments and units • Gear calculation • Data logging • Controls and rotary encoders • Sleep and wake behavior EDIT DISPLAY PAGES Configure up to ten display pages. Choose the desired layout and define which sensors should be displayed. Depending on the layout, you can also adjust colors, scales, value ranges, fonts, and additional display options. Custom startup images, backgrounds, and gauge needle graphics can be transferred from your iPhone to the device. VIEW LIVE DATA Read the current sensor values from the connected device directly in the app. This allows you to quickly verify sensor assignments and incoming data. SET UP WARNINGS Create warnings based on available sensor values. Select the sensor, threshold, and condition, and define which action should be triggered. The MFD18 supports warning messages on the display, the Glow Ring, and the MPP2 output, among other options. MANAGE FILES Transfer TRI and TRX files from your iPhone to the device. Existing files can be selected, downloaded, or deleted. EXPORT LOG FILES Transfer recorded log files to your iPhone. Measurement data can be exported as CSV or VBO files or saved in the native file format. UPDATE FIRMWARE The app notifies you via push notification when new device updates are available. Available firmware updates can then be transferred to the connected device via Bluetooth. No PC or Wi-Fi connection is required. Available features depend on the connected device and the installed firmware. The app can only be used with supported CANchecked or Vandal hardware. SAFETY NOTICE Only configure your device while the vehicle is stationary. Do not use the app while driving.

About

MixUp Control

Features
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MixUp Control is the unified controller for supported DzenTech event hardware. Connect to multiple devices at the same time and manage lighting, motion, and LED screens from a clean production workspace. Save separate Waiting and Recording states, assign devices to scene objects, and apply a coordinated state to an entire equipment group. Key features: - discover and control compatible DzenTech Bluetooth devices; - control MixUp lighting and backlights; - manage Spinner 360 speed, acceleration, safety, and motion; - use GlamBot controller scenes, poses, safety settings, emergency stop, 3D visualization, and the local scene editor; - control Stellar LED Screens on the local Wi-Fi network; - save local presets and production states; - reconnect automatically and safely restore settings without starting motion; - explore an interactive demo setup without physical equipment. MixUp Control is intended for operators of compatible DzenTech equipment. Some features require supported hardware connected by Bluetooth or on the same local Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

CANchecked4 screens
MixUp Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

CANchecked and MixUp Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CANchecked versus MixUp Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCANcheckedMixUp Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCANchecked GmbHSergey Ryabichenko

In-app purchases

None

CANchecked

No in-app purchases

None

MixUp Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CANchecked free?
CANchecked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MixUp Control free?
MixUp Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CANchecked or MixUp Control have ads?
Neither CANchecked nor MixUp Control shows ads.

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