Comparison

BEGA Library vs Project References

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

Head to head
About

BEGA Library

Access a comprehensive collection of digital publications from a leading lighting and urban design specialist. This app provides product innovations, technical information, and references, with offline access for convenience. Ideal for professionals in the lighting and urban design fields.

Highlights
  • Digital publications
  • Product innovations
  • Technical background information
  • Reference projects
  • Offline access
  • Clear app interface
Features
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The BEGA Library offers a comprehensive collection of digital publications by BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG, the globally active German specialists in lighting and urban design. With content that can also be accessed offline, you are always up to date: product innovations, technical background information, impressive references – all this can be found in a clear app for smartphones and tablets. Perfect for anyone who works professionally in the field of light and urban design: architects, planners, installers and dealers.

About

Project References

Features
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The Project references app is a useful tool for professionals in the construction industry and a valuable source of information for those interested in modern architecture. A new, attractive design, intuitive search engine, great pictures and the option of sharing project information via social media are the main features of the app presenting the most interesting architectural projects using Pilkington glass. Users of the app can search projects by location, type of building, benefit-led category, type of glass, or by simply typing text into search. The app can be used to visit projects located in the users’ location and gain a better feel of how the glass products look in real applications. Local language searchable databases are available for a number of countries in addition to the global database that includes projects from all over the world with descriptions available in English. Users can choose preferred database in the app settings section. We have also provided details of our relevant contacts, in case you require any additional information.

Screenshots

BEGA Library4 screens
Project References4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BEGA Library at every 2 months against Project References's every 4 months. Project References's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEGA Library ships an update every 2 months, Project References every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BEGA Library versus Project References: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEGA LibraryProject References
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KGPilkington Group Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BEGA Library

No in-app purchases

None

Project References

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BEGA Library free?
BEGA Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project References free?
Project References is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BEGA Library or Project References have ads?
Neither BEGA Library nor Project References shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEGA Library or Project References?
BEGA Library ships an update every 2 months, and Project References every 4 months. Most recently, BEGA Library was updated on October 1, 2026 and Project References on October 11, 2026.

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