ControlPRO vs iDataLink Maestro Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ControlPRO
This application allows users to customize their vehicle's original steering wheel controls to operate aftermarket radio functions. It requires a specific steering wheel control interface from Pacific Accessory Corporation.
- Custom configuration of steering wheel controls
- Operate aftermarket radio functions
- Compatibility with ControlPRO SWC interfaces
- Vehicle-specific control mapping
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ControlPRO app is designed to be used with the ControlPRO Steering Wheel Control interfaces from Pacific Accessory Corporation (PAC). When connected to a ControlPRO SWC interface, this app will provide the ability to custom configure the vehicle's original steering wheel controls, to operate the functions of the aftermarket radio. Visit www.pac-audio.com/ControlPRO for additional information.
iDataLink Maestro Central
This application allows users to program, maintain, and customize compatible iDatalink Maestro products for their vehicles. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth, enabling remote interaction with supported devices for firmware updates and configuration.
- Vehicle programming
- Product maintenance
- Customization options
- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
- Firmware updates
- Configuration management
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Maestro Central is an application dedicated to programming, maintaining, customizing, and adding new features to your vehicle, thanks to its seamless connection to compatible iDatalink Maestro products. And because freedom matters, your mobile device's Bluetooth connectivity allows you to interact wirelessly with your iDatalink Maestro products. The Maestro Central app is compatible with the following products: -Maestro SR (Retaining vehicle Settings) -Maestro Ar2 (Firmware Updates and Configuration) -Maestro A2B (Firmware Updates and Configuration) A Weblink account is required to use the Maestro Central app and a compatible iDatalink Maestro product. Note: SR and RR2 firmware updates coming soon !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ControlPRO at 67% against iDataLink Maestro Central's 0%. ControlPRO also leads on rating (2.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ControlPRO holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ControlPRO has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ControlPRO's written reviews are positive against 0% of iDataLink Maestro Central's.
ControlPRO ships an update every 3 months, iDataLink Maestro Central every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControlPRO | iDataLink Maestro Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (10 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AAMP Global | Automotive Data Solutions Inc |
Customer experience
ControlPRO
iDataLink Maestro Central
In-app purchases
ControlPRO
No in-app purchases
iDataLink Maestro Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
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