MDL Mobile vs LightGrid Commissioning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDL Mobile
This app enables retail vehicle dealership staff to manage inventory and service vehicles using RFID, LPR, and Bluetooth technologies. It provides real-time event notifications, vehicle lot mapping, and integration with industry partners to enhance dealership operations and customer service.
- RFID, LPR, and Bluetooth vehicle tracking
- Assign RFID & Bluetooth tags to vehicles
- Push notifications for events
- Graphical mapping of vehicle lots
- Integration with industry partners
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The MDL autoMation Mobile app provides retail vehicle dealership staff with access to MDL's core functionality rendered by RFID, LPR and Bluetooth technologies (MDL Bloodhound). MDL mobile apps are designed to be flexible and easy to use. Push notifications of events keep you informed instead of having to call or walk around for status. Additionally this app gives any dealership employee the power to easily assign RFID & Bluetooth tags to service or inventory vehicles, thus increasing the number of tagged vehicles in their customer fleet and improving the overall functionality of their MDL system. This app also provides graphical mapping of vehicle lots for vehicle location and integration with MDL's partners such as AutoAlert, automotiveMastermind, TSD, and KeyPer Systems. --- About MDL autoMation™ (MDL) MDL is the country’s leader in providing total process improvement through Instant Guest Recognition & Messaging using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and License Plate Recognition technologies (LPR) through its Service Drive Concierge™ program. MDL’s Bloodhound™ Bluetooth beacon solution provides both Sales and Service departments with affordable vehicle location management. Dispatch Master effectively manages the movement operation of guest or inventory vehicles from any origin and destination point in a dealership. MDL systems are installed in leading U.S. dealerships enabling a ‘Ritz Carlton’ level of service, increased customer retention, improved CSI / SSI, and sales opportunities. MDL is fully integrated with leading industry partners in CRM, Sales Analytics, Service iPads, TSD Loaner Management, Tire Scan, Customer Loyalty, and Guest Messaging (CIM). ---
LightGrid Commissioning
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LightGrid is a ground-breaking outdoor wireless control system for street and roadway lights. This app is designed for professional installers to assist with the deployment of LightGrid wireless control nodes. Use this app to scan installed devices and quickly enter installation notes and geolocation data. The app will upload these installation records to your LightGrid central management system, making it easier to track the status of your deployment.
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Verdict
MDL Mobile and LightGrid Commissioning are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
MDL Mobile ships an update every 3 months, LightGrid Commissioning every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDL Mobile | LightGrid Commissioning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyDealerLot (MDL) | Current Lighting Solutions, LLC |
In-app purchases
MDL Mobile
No in-app purchases
LightGrid Commissioning
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MDL Mobile free?
Is LightGrid Commissioning free?
Do MDL Mobile or LightGrid Commissioning have ads?
Which is updated more often, MDL Mobile or LightGrid Commissioning?
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