SimpleBGC32 vs Arcosense
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.
Arcosense
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Arcosense is a powerful tool for commissioning Arcosense Bluetooth mesh integrated luminaires and lighting networks in commercial spaces. It simplifies and accelerates the commissioning process, while enabling flexible and intuitive customization of all operational parameters. Please note that the app can be used to commission only qualified Arcosense Bluetooth mesh devices. With the Arcosense app, you can: - commission Arcosense lighting installations - easily deploy advanced control strategies: occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting - customize any settings to meet specific lighting needs or energy code requirements - typical networking processes are all carried out automatically - simply add devices to desired zones
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SimpleBGC32 at 3 against Arcosense's 1. SimpleBGC32 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
SimpleBGC32 ships an update every 6 months, Arcosense every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleBGC32 | Arcosense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sia Basecamelectronics | General Luminaire |
In-app purchases
SimpleBGC32
No in-app purchases
Arcosense
No in-app purchases
