Comparison

BEGA AR+ vs Benning TC

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

Head to head
About

BEGA AR+

Visualize luminaires in your intended installation space using augmented reality. This app allows you to place, view from all angles, and assess the lighting effects of various products in real-time. Save snapshots of your lighting designs for later review.

Highlights
  • Visualize luminaires in real-time AR
  • View products from all angles
  • Simulate turning luminaires on/off
  • Adjust surrounding darkness for effect
  • Duplicate luminaires for design
  • Determine ideal luminaire spacing
  • Save scene snapshots
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With the free BEGA AR+ app, our luminaires can be viewed from all angles in the area they are to be installed. Simply download the convenient app to your smartphone or tablet and it's ready to use. After scanning the planned area of installation, the selected luminaires can be placed. Features: · Evaluate BEGA luminaires in real time and in the area you plan to install them · Take a look at our products from all sides and in different versions · Turn the luminaires on and off · Darken the surroundings to better assess the effect of the luminaires · Duplicate the luminaires to create a coordinated lighting design · Experience how the luminaires illuminate the surroundings · Determine the ideal distances between the luminaires and view these distances exactly. · Save snapshots of your scenes in your photo gallery You will find more detailed information on each of the products that can be evaluated using the BEGA AR+ app at bega.com.

About

Benning TC

Features
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Description: With the free "BENNING TC-Image Link" app, you can transfer the image data of the compatible thermal imaging camera to your iOS device via WLAN or device hotspot, view, analyse, save and share it with responsible persons and agencies for further evaluation. Functions: - Transmit the live view and control the thermal imaging camera remotely - Save and share thermal images and videos directly from the recording location - Automatic measurement of hotspot (MAX), coltspot (MIN) and center temperature (image center) - Saved images can be analysed and annotated via temperature measurement points - Set temperature alarms to automatically identify problem areas and anomalies - Optimize the thermal image display by adjusting the image mode (thermal, fusion, optical, picture-in-picture) and the colour palette - Access the device memory of the thermal imaging camera and download the saved image data Supported devices:* - BENNING TC 30 (050530) * The supported functions depend on the thermal imaging camera used

Screenshots

BEGA AR+4 screens
Benning TC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BEGA AR+ at every 3 months against Benning TC's every 25 months. BEGA AR+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

BEGA AR+ ships an update every 3 months, Benning TC every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BEGA AR+ versus Benning TC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEGA AR+Benning TC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KGBenning Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co KG

In-app purchases

None

BEGA AR+

No in-app purchases

None

Benning TC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BEGA AR+ free?
BEGA AR+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Benning TC free?
Benning TC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BEGA AR+ or Benning TC have ads?
Neither BEGA AR+ nor Benning TC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEGA AR+ or Benning TC?
BEGA AR+ ships an update every 3 months, and Benning TC every 25 months. Most recently, BEGA AR+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Benning TC on November 4, 2026.

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