Comparison

BGI Config vs light meter lux meter

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

Head to head
About

BGI Config

Features
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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.

About

light meter lux meter

Transform your device into a precise light meter to measure illuminance in lux and foot-candles. Ideal for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and home office users, it offers live readings, calibration options, and advanced insights for understanding your environment's lighting.

Highlights
  • Live lux and foot-candle readings
  • Session min/max tracking
  • Hold to freeze readings
  • Calibration with profiles
  • Diffuser modes
  • Dark, readable UI
  • Smart insights and confidence indicator
Features
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Light Meter - measure illuminance in lux and foot-candles Turn your iPhone into a handy light meter. See how bright your room, desk, or scene really is - ideal for photographers, plant parents, home offices, and anyone who cares about lighting. Why Light Meter • Live readings in lux or foot-candles with session min/max • Hold to freeze the value while you move • Calibration with profiles (indoor, outdoor, studio, custom) and a guided calibration flow • Diffuser modes when you use paper or a professional diffuser over the sensor • Dark, readable UI with optional lux-based background and camera overlay LightMeter Pro Unlock the full toolkit: • Smart insights and a confidence indicator for steadier readings • Auto scene labels so you instantly recognize dark, indoor, bright, or daylight-like levels • Specialized modes - rough plant / PAR guidance, photography tips, and workspace ergonomics (not a substitute for lab equipment) • Measurement history with charts and CSV export • Advanced accuracy, smoothing, and richer visuals for power users Good to know Readings are estimates from your device’s camera and software - they’re great for comparing spaces and setups, not for certified compliance or safety-critical measurements. Download Light Meter and see your light in numbers. Privacy Policy: https://asarulabs.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BGI Config4 screens
light meter lux meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BGI Config at none against light meter lux meter's 4. BGI Config also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. light meter lux meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. BGI Config asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BGI Config versus light meter lux meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBGI Configlight meter lux meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Guard Innovations, LLCAsaru Labs LTD

In-app purchases

None

BGI Config

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

light meter lux meter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is BGI Config free?
BGI Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is light meter lux meter free?
light meter lux meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BGI Config or light meter lux meter have ads?
light meter lux meter shows ads; BGI Config does not.

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