Comparison

B.connect vs The Meter

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

Head to head
About

B.connect

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B.connect is the unique app for managing all the control systems of Beghelli lighting or emergency lighting devices. It allows direct access to NUBe cloud platform, to the control unit or to the single device. COMMUNICATION WITH THE SINGLE APPLIANCE B.connect allows you to interact directly with each individual lighting or emergency lighting lamp through the exclusive one-way optical communication. Directly modify the configuration parameters of the single device, start diagnostic tests and execute commands or advanced configurations. MANAGE YOUR PLANTS LOCALLY B.connect allows direct access to Beghelli control units using WiFi technology. Connect to the "Cablecom Connect", "Logica Connect" and "Logica FM Connect" control units and get complete control of the system: automatically configure the system, start functional tests and autonomy tests, modify the parameters of each device, enable advanced functions and download the latest reports in pdf. MANAGE YOUR SYSTEMS REMOTELY B.connect is the gateway to NUBe Beghelli, the cloud platform that allows you to configure, manage, monitor, maintain your lighting and emergency lighting systems. IN ADDITION YOU CAN MANAGE THE INNOVATIVE AIR SANITIZATION FUNCTIONS With B.connect you can control the sanitation functions of the emergency appliances of the SanificaAria series. You can activate or deactivate the sanitation process, set the air fan speed in the uvOxyยฎ sanitation cell and manage the sanitation times based on the environment and needs. B.connect includes all the features of the "CableCom Connect" app (all "CableCom Connect" control units are compatible with B.connect). The management of the lighting fixtures will be made available in the second half of 2021

About

The Meter

This app connects to compatible devices via Bluetooth to create detailed floor plans. It offers multiple measurement modes, including automatic scanning and manual point selection, for efficient spatial surveying. Export your designs in .DXF format for easy integration into design software.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connection
  • Automatic 360ยฐ floor plan scanning
  • Manual point selection for custom layouts
  • Distance meter functionality
  • Real-time measurement updates
  • .DXF multilayer export
Features
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With The Meter app, simply connect your mobile device via Bluetooth to your CUBE, CUBEPRO and CUBE2 and use the motion keys to detect points of interest. Simple and intuitive export in multilayer .DXF format In 30 seconds you have a complete floor plan that saves hours of studio design. The Meter works in Automatic, Manual, Distance Meter and Real-Time modes. Measure the area 360ยฐ, continue measuring without interruption, or manually select the points of your interest. Automatic Mode. Place The Meter at the optimal point for surveying and connect it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet and start scanning: The Meter will scan the space 360ยฐ and produce a detailed floor plan directly on your screen. Manual Mode You choose what you want to survey: place the laser pointer on the first point to be surveyed and decide which points to join next, via the motion keys. Manage the floor plan at any time and choose whether to share it, save it to the cloud, or store it on your smartphone or tablet. Distance meter mode Using The Meter as a distance meter is simple and intuitive: just activate this mode from the APP and press the side button on your device whenever you need to update your data. Real-Time Mode. The Meter also works as a continuous distance meter: start a continuous survey using the play button on the app. The measured data will be displayed on the screen of your smartphone or tablet and updated continuously, in real time.

Screenshots

B.connect4 screens
The Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: B.connect at 13.0 against The Meter's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B.connect ships an update every 3 months, The Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
B.connect versus The Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB.connectThe Meter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeghelli SpAOfficine IADR

In-app purchases

None

B.connect

No in-app purchases

None

The Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B.connect free?
B.connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Meter free?
The Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do B.connect or The Meter have ads?
Neither B.connect nor The Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B.connect or The Meter?
B.connect ships an update every 3 months, and The Meter every 2 months. Most recently, B.connect was updated on September 9, 2026 and The Meter on September 6, 2026.

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