B.connect vs The Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
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.
- Bluetooth device connection
- Automatic 360ยฐ floor plan scanning
- Manual point selection for custom layouts
- Distance meter functionality
- Real-time measurement updates
- .DXF multilayer export
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | B.connect | The Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beghelli SpA | Officine IADR |
In-app purchases
B.connect
No in-app purchases
The Meter
No in-app purchases









