Carel Controlla vs Baccara Octopus Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carel Controlla
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CONTROLLA is the CAREL app designed specifically for end users, for controlling units equipped with CAREL controllers, either via the Cloud portal or a dedicated wireless gateway. The main features are: - Intuitive interaction with the unit, thanks to a customisable user interface in the desired language - Same user experience for both types of connection, via the Cloud to ensure the unit is under control even when away from home or the site, or via a local connection. - Compatibility with new generation parametric and programmable controllers.
Baccara Octopus Controller
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A smart and intuitive application that interfaces with the Octopus Backwash Controller. Enables the user to set backwash parameters and alerts and also provides important real-time data, such as: Upstream & Downstream pressures, DP readings, Full data logging, Battery status and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Baccara Octopus Controller at 13.0 against Carel Controlla'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.
Carel Controlla ships an update every 3 months, Baccara Octopus Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carel Controlla | Baccara Octopus Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A. | BACCARA GEVA AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE LTD |
In-app purchases
Carel Controlla
No in-app purchases
Baccara Octopus Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Carel Controlla free?
Is Baccara Octopus Controller free?
Do Carel Controlla or Baccara Octopus Controller have ads?
Which is updated more often, Carel Controlla or Baccara Octopus Controller?
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