Comparison

AcTEC BLE vs Smart Grid Connect

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

Head to head
About

AcTEC BLE

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AcTEC BLE is a bluetooth smart wireless trailing edge dimmer. You can control your lights by using D350BT button or your smartphone or tablet. It includes a robust, high performance mesh networking technology. You can get a whole new lighting experience. β€’You can control your lights with D350BT button or an intuitive and visual user interface on your smart phone or tablet β€’To suit different applications, multiple D350BT dimmers can be formed automatically a fast wireless network with no commissioning experts are needed, no gateway module or any kind of dongle is needed to control lighting via BLE. β€’ Bluetooth4.0 wireless technology is of very low radiation to ensure healthy living β€’ Turn on/off or dim your luminaires β€’ Group the luminaires and then control the group as one. β€’ Configure, save and recall scenes. β€’ Use timers to turn on and off lights at predefined times β€’ Adjust colour temperatures. β€’ Take pictures from your spaces or upload your lighting layout drawings and add lighting control directly to your picture. β€’ Cloud service that enhances user experience. β€’ Devices firmware can be updated over-the-air.

About

Smart Grid Connect

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SG Connect is your go-to app for managing energy consumption at home or in your business. Connect devices like solar panels, battery systems, and smart meters to optimize energy usage and reduce costs using advanced algorithms designed for efficiency and surplus storage. Key Features of SG Connect: β€’ Smart Management: Easily adjust device operations to match your needs. β€’ Energy Savings: Lower your bills with optimized energy consumption. β€’ Full Control: Monitor and manage energy in real-time – anytime, anywhere. β€’ Relay Management β€’ Device Integration: Seamlessly connect solar panels, batteries, and smart meters. β€’ Energy Market Access: Participate in energy markets and unlock earning opportunities. SG Connect is designed to be fast, user-friendly, and accessible to everyone. Download the app today and take control of your energy! Note: The displayed data is for informational purposes only. NGEN does not guarantee the accuracy of the data provided.

Screenshots

AcTEC BLE4 screens
Smart Grid Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AcTEC BLE at 11.0 against Smart Grid Connect's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcTEC BLE ships an update every 4 weeks, Smart Grid Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AcTEC BLE versus Smart Grid Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcTEC BLESmart Grid Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcTEC (FUZHOU) ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.NGEN d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

AcTEC BLE

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Grid Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcTEC BLE free?
AcTEC BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Grid Connect free?
Smart Grid Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AcTEC BLE or Smart Grid Connect have ads?
Neither AcTEC BLE nor Smart Grid Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcTEC BLE or Smart Grid Connect?
AcTEC BLE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smart Grid Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, AcTEC BLE was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart Grid Connect on October 5, 2026.

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