BagControl vs Sentinel by AeroTechnology
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BagControl
This application enables airlines and handlers to accurately track baggage throughout its journey, ensuring compliance with IATA Resolution 753. It transforms any iOS device into a baggage terminal, monitoring acquisition and delivery at various stages to reduce mishandling and fraud.
- Demonstrate baggage acquisition and delivery
- Provide flight departure bag inventory
- Exchange events with other airlines
- Track bags through check-in, scanning, and loading
- Monitor baggage off and on aircraft
- Track baggage within the terminal to passengers
- Transform iOS devices into baggage terminals
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Last June, in 2018 the IATA members resolved that all their aerial operations shall maintain an accurate inventory of baggage by monitoring the acquisition and delivery of baggage, and they created the RESOLUTION 753: BAGGAGE TRACKING. The main purpose for this resolution is to keep accurate baggage inventories to prevent and reduce mishandling by determining custody of every bag during different phases of baggage chain, increase passenger satisfaction, as mishandling is reduced. Reduce the possibility of baggage fraud by closing the baggage journey, enable exceptions to be detected where baggage is delivered to a party but not processed further. Speed up reconciliation and flight readiness for departing flights and to provide evidence to an automatic interline proration process. Our Baggage Handling System Application is capable of: - Demonstrate Delivery of baggage when custody changes; - Demonstrate acquisition of baggage when custody changes; - Provide an inventory of bags upon departure of a flight. - Capable of exchanging these events with other airlines as needed. Our Baggage Handling System Application BHS can keep track of all the bags in all the custody changes like: CHECK-IN: Delivery of the bag from the passenger (delivery is by the Passenger, acquisition is by the Check-In counter at Airport facility, such as a Drop off belt, the passenger, etc.) RX SCAN: Delivery of the Bag after the Airport X-ray scanning facilities, and the location control in carts or containers where the bag has been loaded prior of delivery to Aircraft. OFF AIRCRAFT: Delivery of the bag to the Handler from the Aircraft, (acquisition is by the arrival belt from the handler connected to the aircraft) ON AIRCRAFT: Delivery of the bag to the aircraft (delivery is by the handler, acquisition is by the flight) IN TERMINAL Delivery of the bag to the passenger (delivery is by the handler, acquisition is by the arrivals facility, such as an arrivals belt, the passenger’s home, etc.) BHS App from i-Handler becomes an extraordinary tool for Airlines, handlers or Airport security companies that need to comply with IATA Resolution 753, or need to keep a cost effective, modern, fast and multiple zones baggage tracking. Every different process in the baggage movement can be monitored and scanned by any member of the team without the need of any expensive barcode portable unit, because BHS App will transform any iOS smart device into your personal Baggage Terminal. We increase the productivity of your iOS smart device by eliminating the need of airline software and specific barcode reader hardware, integrating them in the most reliable and unique application for this industry.
Sentinel by AeroTechnology
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Reimagine aircraft turnaround performance. Sentinel is a smart operational companion for ground handling teams, operations managers, and aviation professionals. Designed for precision, simplicity, and real-world ramp operations, Sentinel helps teams capture, analyse, and share aircraft turnaround data with confidence. Whether supporting a major aviation enterprise or a smaller ground handler looking to deliver a professional, data-led service, Sentinel provides the tools needed to record key events, monitor airside performance, and produce clear customer-facing reports. Key Features: Effortless Event Logging – record key turnaround milestones in seconds, from GPU connection through to final departure. Airside Performance Tracking – monitor ground time, ramp activity, delays, and operational progress with clear performance insight. Professional Customer Reports – generate detailed PDF reports that summarise turnaround activity, key timings, operational logs, and performance data. Passenger and Cargo Support – built to support both passenger and cargo operations, with dedicated Operations and Maintenance Logs. Team-Ready Workflow – designed for ramp crews, supervisors, and managers, helping everyone stay aligned throughout the turnaround. SLA and Performance Evidence – capture essential contextual information to support turnaround performance reviews, customer reporting, and service level discussions. With Sentinel, every aircraft turnaround becomes more than a completed flight. It becomes a source of operational insight, customer evidence, and continuous improvement. Sentinel – Aviation Turnaround Performance, Reimagined.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BagControl at 13.2 against Sentinel by AeroTechnology's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BagControl | Sentinel by AeroTechnology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FELIPE AGUILAR | aerotechnology ltd |
In-app purchases
BagControl
No in-app purchases
Sentinel by AeroTechnology
No in-app purchases
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