SimpleBGC32 vs LensDataBase
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.
LensDataBase
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Lens Data Base — professional reference tool for cinema lenses with detailed technical specifications. Core features: Advanced search by brand, focal length and format (anamorphic, spherical, Full Frame, S35) Lens comparison by aperture, sensor coverage and optical properties Auto-compatibility check for ARRI, RED, Sony Venice and Blackmagic Built-in analysis system for vignetting and distortion For professionals: — Directors of photography and camera assistants — Lens selection for specific projects — Quick technical limitations assessment Roadmap: — Shooting schedule integration (in development) — DoF (Depth of Field) calculator — AR lens preview via iPhone camera
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LensDataBase at weekly against SimpleBGC32's every 6 months. SimpleBGC32's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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
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, LensDataBase weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleBGC32 | LensDataBase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sia Basecamelectronics | Evgenii Skvortsov |
In-app purchases
SimpleBGC32
No in-app purchases
LensDataBase
No in-app purchases
