BEGA Gateway vs BlueRange Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BEGA Gateway
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The BEGA Gateway app allows you to dim lights, switch sockets on and off, regulate shading, measure your power consumption and many other things. The components form a wireless Zigbee network and can be operated by smartphone and tablet via the BEGA Gateway 70588. Of course you can still use all existing switches to turn your lights on and off. Devices can also be grouped together and incorporated into scenarios of your choosing. With the push of a button you will experience the perfect feelgood atmosphere or the ideal working environment. Using the "Leave home" scenario you can switch off all non-essential consumers. Existing switches and push buttons can be configured to switch on and off various other consumers, dimm the lights, recall scenes etc. To be able to use the app you will require BEGA Gateway 70588 as well as an assortment of ZigBee components.
BlueRange Setup
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The BlueRange Setup app acts as a personal assistant for the smooth enrollment of BlueRange Gateways and BlueRange Mesh Nodes in a BlueRange Mesh. The quick and easy configuration of the components and extensive diagnostic functions facilitate use on the construction site. With the innovative BlueRange Mesh based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), room automation and wireless networking of lighting, sun protection, heating, ventilation, cooling (HVAC) and a wide range of sensors can be flexibly implemented for maximum room comfort. Functions overview: - Enrollment of BlueRange Gateways and BlueRange Mesh Nodes - Positioning of BlueRange Gateways and Mesh Nodes in a floor plan - Reading out sensor values - Replacing mesh components - Configuration of network settings (e.g. DHCP, DNS, NTP time server or static IP) - Diagnosis of BlueRange Gateways (e.g. connection status) - Analysis of BlueRange Mesh Nodes in the vicinity - Collecting mesh components for bulk enrollment via bulk QR code scanner - BLE radar for locating mesh components in the building - Locating networks via devices using QR code, Nearby or NFC scan - Switching between different buildings and organizations - Switching between different networks within an organization - Creating and editing buildings, floors and networks The BlueRange Setup app is primarily aimed at commissioning partners and operators of digital buildings with BlueRange Mesh components. BlueRange is the digital foundation in buildings, making it possible to implement and provide a wide range of use cases in a smart building. Smart buildings are more energy efficient and thus help to reduce the CO2 footprint in the real estate sector. The BlueRange Mesh can be used to query sensor values in real time and control components in the building. BlueRange thus increases the transparency of the individual components and makes it possible to determine the quality of operation. BlueRange is a WiredScore-accredited solution and provides decisive added value for SmartScore certification. Access to the BlueRange IoT platform is required to use the BlueRange Setup app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BEGA Gateway at 8.0 against BlueRange Setup's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BEGA Gateway ships an update every 3 months, BlueRange Setup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BEGA Gateway | BlueRange Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG | BlueRange GmbH |
In-app purchases
BEGA Gateway
No in-app purchases
BlueRange Setup
No in-app purchases
Questions
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