SimpleBGC32 vs PIXEM Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleBGC32
Control and configure BaseCam SimpleBGC 32-bit controllers with this official mobile application. It mirrors the functionality of the desktop GUI, enabling adjustments for camera stabilizing systems used in handheld and UAV setups.
- Control BaseCam SimpleBGC 32-bit controllers
- Configure camera stabilizing systems
- Functionality mirrors desktop GUI
- Supports firmware 2.5 and later
- Adjustments for UAV-mounted cameras
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This is the official app for controlling and setting the BaseCam SimpleBGC 32 bit controller that runs on firmware 2.5 and later. The app has the same functionality like desktop GUI for BaseCam SimpleBGC. BaseCam controllers are used for building camera stabilizing systems for both handheld and UAV-mounted cameras. Gimbals that powered by BaseCam controllers can stabilize different cameras: from GoPro to Red Epic.
PIXEM Remote
Control your PIXIO, PIXEM, or PIXEM 2 auto-follow cameraman with this app. Adjust zoom, start/stop recording, and manage multiple robots and watches.
- Select camera or smartphone/tablet mode
- Start/stop recording
- Set automatic zoom frame
- Deactivate auto-follow
- Manual rotation and zoom control
- Manage multiple robots and watches
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The PIXEM Remote is the application to control your PIXIO, PIXEM & PIXEM 2 auto-follow cameraman for individual sports and scene : Select if you film with a camera or with a smartphone/tablet mounted on the robot, Start/stop the recording, Set the frame of the automatic zoom, Deactivate the auto-follow mode and take control of the rotation and zoom of the camera at any moment, Select which robot(s) follow(s) which watch(es) when multiple robots or multiple watches are used. And much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIXEM Remote at 100% against SimpleBGC32's 25%. PIXEM Remote also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.8). SimpleBGC32's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
PIXEM Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SimpleBGC32's written reviews are positive against 100% of PIXEM Remote's.
SimpleBGC32 ships an update every 6 months, PIXEM Remote every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleBGC32 | PIXEM Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sia Basecamelectronics | MOVE 'N SEE |
Customer experience
SimpleBGC32
PIXEM Remote
In-app purchases
SimpleBGC32
No in-app purchases
PIXEM Remote
No in-app purchases
