SimpleBGC32 vs Makera
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.
Makera
Discover CNC projects, connect with creators, and control your CNC machine from a single app. Ideal for beginners and experienced makers looking to bring their digital designs to life through physical creations.
- Discover CNC projects
- Share your creations
- Connect with makers
- Connect Makera CNC machine
- Control CNC workflow
- Integrated digital manufacturing
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Makera is the all-in-one app for CNC makers. Discover inspiring projects, connect with creators, and control your Makera CNC machine from one place. Whether you are a beginner exploring CNC machining or an experienced maker creating custom products, Makera helps you transform ideas into reality. COMMUNITY • Discover CNC Projects Explore creative projects shared by makers worldwide. Find inspiration from CNC machining, engraving, woodworking, and digital fabrication. • Share Your Creations Upload your projects, showcase your work, and share your making journey with the global maker community. • Connect With Makers Follow creators, exchange ideas, and discover new techniques from the maker community. STUDIO • Connect Your Makera Machine Pair your Makera CNC machine and access an integrated digital manufacturing experience. • Control Your CNC Workflow Manage your machine operations and bring your digital designs into physical creations. • Built For Makers Makera connects creativity, machines, and manufacturing in one ecosystem. Start creating with Makera today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Makera at 100% against SimpleBGC32's 25%. Makera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). SimpleBGC32's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Makera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleBGC32 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SimpleBGC32's written reviews are positive against 100% of Makera's.
SimpleBGC32 ships an update every 6 months, Makera every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleBGC32 | Makera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sia Basecamelectronics | Beijing Zhaowu Shidai Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
SimpleBGC32
Makera
In-app purchases
SimpleBGC32
No in-app purchases
Makera
No in-app purchases
