Comparison

PROset App vs BEGA Tool

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

Head to head
About

PROset App

Features
Read full description

Thanks to the PROset technology, the addressing, configuration and maintenance of the emergency luminaires is a breeze: the luminaires equipped with the new EMpower PROset control gear can be programmed directly via NFC interface of control gear. Procedure: with the PROset Pen (article number: 22170290), the control gear of the luminaire can be programmed directly. The PROset app provides additional functions (dimming levels, Black box, control gear exchange via the database). For this, the smartphone can be paired with the PROset Pen via Bluetooth (select β€œConnection via Bluetooth” on the start screen). Note: Before the first writing process, a control gear must be read out -> The article number and designation of the luminaire as well as the address range are available. Addressing: small, difficult-to-operate rotary switches belong to the past. The address can be selected by simply scrolling. Switching mode: Selection between maintained light (switched on in mains and emergency operation) and non-maintained light (switched off in mains operation). Setting for luminaires without connection to a system / parameter is overwritten by the system to "maintained light". Dimming level: Setting of the dimming level in mains operation (AC level) and in emergency operation (DC level, only for centrally supplied emergency luminaires). Setting for luminaires without connection to a system / parameter is overwritten by the system to default settings. Maintenance / Black box feature: With the new NFC interface, statistics such as errors, temperature, tests and operating times are immediately available. Maintenance / device exchange: simple control gear exchange via the NFC interface. The configuration data (operating parameters of the LEDs) can be copied from an old control gear or selected from a database. Device exchange via copy function: Activate device exchange -> Read out the configuration data from the old control gear -> Write the configuration data on the new control gear. The address, switching type and dimming levels are also transferred. Device exchange via the database: Select the article number -> Write the configuration data on the new control gear. Address, switching mode and dimming levels can be configured in a second step. Features of the app: - Fast and easy operation - Easy setting of the address via a scroll wheel. The simple configuration excludes incorrect switch settings. - Configuration of the luminaire (switching mode, dimming levels) possible without central controller. - Maintenance: The Black box function displays statistics such as errors, temperature, tests and operating times. Contents of the black box data can be forwarded to the headquarters for further analysis. - Control gear exchange via the copy function or the integrated database

About

BEGA Tool

Features
Read full description

With BEGA Tool, the complex parameterisation of compatible BEGA garden and pathway luminaires with integrated motion and light sensors is achieved in just a few steps. For the BEGA Bluetooth DALI Gateway 71075, BEGA Tool is the central tool for configuring and parameterising the components in your DALI setup. The app is constantly being expanded and offers new features and support for new products. BEGA Tool supports the configuration and parameterisation of all DALI control gears that comply with the DALI standard, as well as DALI control gears distributed by our company. Compatible products and features of the app: BEGA Bluetooth DALI Gateway 71075 - Control and parameterise DALI operating devices - Add and parameterise DALI control devices * - Create DALI groups and scenes - Link control devices with created groups and scenes as well as individual devices - BEGA DALI controllable connecting pillars **** BEGA garden and pathway luminaires with integrated PIR motion and light sensor ** - Setting the operating modes of the light and motion sensor - Parameterisation of brightness, sensitivity, delay times, threshold values - Manual control BEGA wall luminaires with integrated PIR motion and light sensor *** - Setting the operating modes of the light and motion sensor - Parameterisation of brightness, sensitivity, delay times, threshold values - Manual control * supported devices: DALI cross switch 71025 / 71026 DALI light sensor 71029 DALI control module 71058 DALI control module 71030 DALI sequencer module 71060 DALI rotary dimmer 71129 DALI rotary dimmer Tunable White 71130 DALI rotary dimmer RGBW 71164 DALI rotary dimmer RGB 71131 ** supported luminaires: 84314 84315 84421 84422 84326 84327 84433 84434 84320 84321 84427 84428 85036 85037 *** supported luminaires: 24149 24176 24191 24193 24168 24174 24183 24185 **** supported devices: 71166 71170 71174 71168 71172 71176 71167 71171 71175 71169 71173 71177

Screenshots

PROset App4 screens
BEGA Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BEGA Tool at every 2 months against PROset App's every 7 months. PROset App's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

PROset App ships an update every 7 months, BEGA Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PROset App versus BEGA Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROset AppBEGA Tool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better14.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZumtobel Lighting GmbhBEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG

In-app purchases

None

PROset App

No in-app purchases

None

BEGA Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PROset App free?
PROset App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BEGA Tool free?
BEGA Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PROset App or BEGA Tool have ads?
Neither PROset App nor BEGA Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROset App or BEGA Tool?
PROset App ships an update every 7 months, and BEGA Tool every 2 months. Most recently, PROset App was updated on September 15, 2026 and BEGA Tool on September 18, 2026.

Other comparisons