Hyper Controller vs Bobcat® MaxControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hyper Controller
Control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdecks remotely via Ethernet without needing an intermediary computer. Access advanced features like clip naming, list loading, and drive management directly from your iPad.
- Control multiple Hyperdecks
- Ethernet connection
- No computer required
- Clip naming
- Group clip naming
- Load clips via list
- HDD slot changing
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Hyper Controller is designed to control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdeck over their ethernet connection. The app does not require any computer or device in between the iPad and the Hyperdeck. Just connect the Hyperdeck to a wireless router and connect the iPad to the same router and away you go. The app also allows features that are not available via the front panel of the device at this time. These include - Clip naming - Group clip naming - Full clip lists - Loading clips via list selection - HDD slot changing without removing drives - Time remaining without having to start recording - Gang playback/record Please note. The gang playback and record functions are not designed to be frame accurate between decks. You Must have Hyperdeck firmware version 4.0 or later. This software will not control the Hyperdeck shuttle as it does not have a network connection. Password for factory reset is 1212 This Full version removes the limitation of only 2 decks so you can add as many decks as required.
Bobcat® MaxControl
Control Bobcat machinery remotely from your iOS device. This app acts as an extra set of hands, allowing a single operator to manage equipment and attachments, reducing the need for multiple personnel on short jobs and minimizing trips in and out of the cab.
- Remote operation of Bobcat equipment
- Control machine functions and attachments
- Operate from outside the cab
- Enables single-operator jobs
- Selectable machine control
- Easy installation via dealership
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Bobcat MaxControl Remote Operation Operate Your Bobcat Machine From Outside the Cab Bobcat MaxControl Remote Operation provides convenient command of Bobcat equipment functions and attachments with this convenient iOS app. This economical system functions as an extra set of hands when help is limited, allowing short, two-person jobs to be handled by a single operator, and enabling operators to avoid unnecessary trips in and out of the cab. Easy Installation at Your Bobcat Dealership Necessary hardware to enable Bobcat MaxControl operation includes Bobcat Selectable Joystick Controls, and a Remote Receiver that is available for installation at your Bobcat dealership. Once the receiver is installed on your loader, your controls are in your pocket, and the system is ready to go! Control Multiple Machines, One at a Time Every operator with the Bobcat MaxControl app can control any loader in the fleet that they have been authorized to operate and that is equipped with a remote receiver. Just use the app to select the machine you need. Hardware kit and Selectable Joystick Controls required. Contact your Bobcat Dealer for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Controller at 5.0 against Bobcat® MaxControl's 3.6. Hyper Controller also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). Bobcat® MaxControl's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hyper Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bobcat® MaxControl has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, Bobcat® MaxControl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hyper Controller | Bobcat® MaxControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.6 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luke Irvine | Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. |
Customer experience
Hyper Controller
Bobcat® MaxControl
In-app purchases
Hyper Controller
No in-app purchases
Bobcat® MaxControl
No in-app purchases
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