Comparison

Building Commission vs Rex Time Switch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Building Commission

Streamline building commissioning with direct mobile access to IP controllers and I/O devices. Configure settings, upgrade firmware, and generate reports without needing a BMS server, reducing setup time and simplifying workflows.

Highlights
  • Direct configuration of IP controllers
  • Firmware upgrades
  • Input/output and diagnostic report generation
  • Reduced commissioning time
  • Bluetooth and IP network connectivity
  • Simplified workflows
Features
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The EcoStruxure Building Commission mobile application is designed to improve the commissioning processes by providing users access to SpaceLogic IP Controllers and peripheral I/O devices directly via their mobile devices. EcoStruxure Building Commission allows for: Reduced commissioning time: Does not require an EcoStruxure BMS server to be present in the system. Users can get started configuring controllers as soon as they are powered. Simplified workflows: Provides users with the exact tools they need to carry out their tasks. Direct configuration and programming: Users can configure settings, upgrade firmware, and load applications directly to their SpaceLogic IP Controllers. Report generation and status check: Users can generate and view input & output reports, balancing reports, and diagnostic reports as well as check status of the progress. Elimination of dependencies: Allows for projects to work around obstacles, and eliminate dependencies on network infrastructure. There are two ways to connect EcoStruxure Building Commission mobile application to SpaceLogic IP Controllers: 1. IP Network - setting up a Wi-Fi access point or direct connection to your network, you will be able to connect your mobile device with all SpaceLogic IP Controllers on your local wireless network. 2. Bluetooth - The EcoStruxure Building Commission mobile application can connect to a single SpaceLogic IP Controller via the SpaceLogic Bluetooth Adapter (which is directly connected to a SpaceLogic Sensor) or directly to an RP-C/RP-V controller via its onboard Bluetooth capability.

About

Rex Time Switch

Features
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With the new and free of charge Rex Time Switch App for mobile devices you can very simply create different time switch programs according to your needs. Thanks to the new BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) key-adapter already installed digital time-switches can also be programmed with your tablet or smart-phone by using the existing programming key. No PC on-site necessary. Existing programs can be copied, modified and stored on your mobile devices. Installation and programming times are reduced significantly. You get all the programming options you need with a high flexibility. One App for all digital devices with an intuitive, self-explaining interface: get ready for the new Rex Time Switch App!

Screenshots

Building Commission4 screens
Rex Time Switch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Building Commission at every 4 months against Rex Time Switch's every 18 months. Rex Time Switch's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Building Commission ships an update every 4 months, Rex Time Switch every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Building Commission versus Rex Time Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuilding CommissionRex Time Switch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchneider Electric SALegrand

In-app purchases

None

Building Commission

No in-app purchases

None

Rex Time Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Building Commission free?
Building Commission is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rex Time Switch free?
Rex Time Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Building Commission or Rex Time Switch have ads?
Neither Building Commission nor Rex Time Switch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Building Commission or Rex Time Switch?
Building Commission ships an update every 4 months, and Rex Time Switch every 18 months. Most recently, Building Commission was updated on October 8, 2026 and Rex Time Switch on October 2, 2026.

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