Comparison

LiNA Connect vs IGES & STEP Viewer

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

Head to head
About

LiNA Connect

Features
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LiNA Connect - the commissioning APP for the Blu2Light system. 
 With LiNA Connect you can easily set up any Blu2Light system with your tablet. 
 BLU2LIGHT FUNCTIONS - Up to 64 DALI lighting devices per Blu2Light control unit with DALI connection! - Up to 16 system luminaires or luminaire groups per Blu2Light control unit - Up to 64 light scenes per Blu2Light control unit - Up to 64 sequences per Blu2Light control unit - Up to 32 timers configurable per Blu2Light control unit - Daylight and motion detection integrated (only devices with sensors) - Reliable wireless mesh system with especially high performance - Color control and dimming for all common standards already integrated - Comprehensive security functions to protect the system 
 Blu2Light Bluetooth® System AT A GLANCE - Open Standard means that this technology is accessible, developable and usable for all market partners. - No additional router required - Increased network security ensures optimal protection against illegal access even before and of course during commissioning (light hijacking). - The 4-level security concept: - Individual password in the app and at cloud level for users and administrators. - Unique product reference code in the form of a QR code -Mesh connections are encrypted (128 bit/AES) - Bluetooth® communication is encrypted (128 bit/AES) - Immediate compatibility with any Bluetooth® module with Nordic nRF52 chipset (currently based on BT 4.2) Adaptations to other manufacturers are possible. - Self-healing mesh network with high performance by using all 40 Bluetooth® channels for data transmission and distribution - An event-based operating system allows to define 250 incoming and outgoing events per Bluetooth® device (switching, dimming, color, timer, etc.) - All Blu2Light components can work as a stand-alone system, form a Bluetooth® mesh network with several hundred devices and be integrated into building systems via an Internet-of-Things structure. - Control and commissioning of the complete system is done via the LiNA Connect APP (for configuration) and LiNA Touch APP (for operation). - When combining Blu2Light components with drivers with already integrated Active DALI technology (e.g. VS B2L ready DALI LED drivers), no separate power supply for the sensor is required. - Blu2Light devices with DALI bus can be combined with any DALI driver via the DALI standard. - Integration of EnOcean switches/buttons with Bluetooth® possible (PTM 215B) - OTA update of the system (Bluetooth® mesh and operating system) possible 
 For more information please visit: www.blu2light.de

About

IGES & STEP Viewer

Easily view and export 3D CAD files in IGES and STEP formats. Supports various export options and offers advanced rendering controls for detailed analysis of your models.

Highlights
  • Open IGES and STEP files
  • Export to multiple CAD formats (STL, DXF, OBJ, etc.)
  • Load files from ZIP/RAR archives
  • Render model curves
  • Control rendering options (shading, transparency)
  • Clipping plane for interior views
  • View model information (bounding box, area, volume)
Features
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Quickly view IGES and STEP model files, export them to popular CAD file formats. Features: - Open IGES and STEP files. - Export to STL, DXF, OBJ, 3DS, DAE, PLY, OFF, USD. - Load a file within a ZIP or RAR file. - Measure distance between points within your model. - Option to load and render model Curves. - Control rendering options for shaded, facets, points, colors & transparency. - Render using a clipping plane (useful for viewing interiors). - Obtain info on the model: bounding box, area, volume. - Graphic operations for Rotating, Panning, Zooming. - View your model in Orthogonal or Perspective mode. Please contact us for support, questions, feature request or any other inquiry. support@boviosoft.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiNA Connect at Free against IGES & STEP Viewer's $6.99. On update cadence, 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

LiNA Connect is free to download; IGES & STEP Viewer costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiNA Connect ships an update every 4 months, IGES & STEP Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LiNA Connect versus IGES & STEP Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiNA ConnectIGES & STEP Viewer
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating—2.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueRange GmbHVictor Bovio

In-app purchases

None

LiNA Connect

No in-app purchases

None

IGES & STEP Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiNA Connect free?
LiNA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IGES & STEP Viewer free?
IGES & STEP Viewer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiNA Connect or IGES & STEP Viewer have ads?
Neither LiNA Connect nor IGES & STEP Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiNA Connect or IGES & STEP Viewer?
LiNA Connect ships an update every 4 months, and IGES & STEP Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, LiNA Connect was updated on November 6, 2026 and IGES & STEP Viewer on November 3, 2026.

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