BGI Config vs Shadow Caster Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BGI Config
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The BGI Config App is an essential tool for users of Blue Guard Smart Sensors. Product compatibility includes: BG-One, BG-Oil, BG-HW, BG-SW, BG-SWA, BG-SWCL, and BG-SP. The BGI Config App allows the user to connect, control, monitor, and personalize their Blue Guard Smart Sensors via Bluetooth. Connect The BGI Config App connects with BGI sensors via Bluetooth. Control Set the operating modes for the BG-One and BG-Oil sensors. Set low, medium, or high oil detection sensitivity for the BG-One and BG-Oil sensors. Set the pump activation timing after water and oil detection (if applicable) for sensors with pump control. Monitor Monitor the current status of all BGI sensors. Depending on the sensor, the App allows you to monitor the temperature, voltage and current, alarm state, oil detection, detected medium, and pump output. System Test Remotely test the system to verify connections and functionality of the pump and alarm. Personalize Personalize each sensor by changing the names of devices for easy identification and differentiation.
Shadow Caster Lighting
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Controlling your boat Lighting just got even better! Control all of the lights on your boat with the Shadow-Caster lighting controller and IOS device. Unlike most boat lighting brands, Shadow-Caster has an innovative approach to marine LED lighting. The Shadow-Caster app gives you complete control over your underwater, above water, and accent lighting. This app is compatible with the Light Commander PLUS V2, which connects to your phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This app allows you to: -Change the colors of each light on your boat -Adjust the brightness -Sync your music with the lights on your boat -Group the settings to create a scene for future use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BGI Config at 12.0 against Shadow Caster Lighting's 15.0. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BGI Config | Shadow Caster Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Guard Innovations, LLC | Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC |
In-app purchases
BGI Config
No in-app purchases
Shadow Caster Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BGI Config free?
Is Shadow Caster Lighting free?
Do BGI Config or Shadow Caster Lighting have ads?
Which is updated more often, BGI Config or Shadow Caster Lighting?
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