Comparison

flyDetect vs BPCA Connect

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

Head to head
About

flyDetect

Monitor sensitive areas for flying insects with a remote system. Capture and assess images of sticky boards in real-time, schedule maintenance, and receive immediate infestation alerts. Manage traps and client accounts via dedicated mobile and web applications.

Highlights
  • Remote trap monitoring
  • Real-time image capture
  • Infestation alerts
  • Schedule maintenance
  • Temperature and humidity data
  • Client account management
Features
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Designed to meet the needs of food manufacturers, packaging and pharmaceutical industries, flyDetect® allows you to monitor sensitive areas for flying insects. The flyDetect® trap features a unique remote monitoring system with a built-in wide-angle camera. The camera captures an image of the entire sticky board, allowing you to make a full assessment in real-time. The permanent 24/7 monitoring system provides daily inspections remotely - saving you time and money. Use the dedicated Mobile and Web App alongside the flyDetect® trap to manage and monitor traps remotely. flyDetect® from PestWest®, the industry leader in online flying insect monitoring. Mobile App features: - Install new flyDetect® traps - Schedule UV-A tubes and sticky board changes - View temperature and humidity of each image captured by flyDetect® trap - Service flyDetect® traps - Capture, view or archive entire sticky board images from flyDetect® traps - Request new images remotely at any time - Get immediate notification of emerging infestations - Customise alert notifications - View historical archive of sticky board images Do more on with the dedicated flyDetect® Web App: https://www.flydetect.net Web App features: - Create client account - Create user accounts - Set user permissions - Manage and monitor client traps - Customise alert notifications - Request new images remotely at any time Web App requirement: - Operating system (Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later) - Screen resolution (1024 x 680) - Browser (Chrome, Firefox and Safari) Support Portal:
 Need Help? Visit our support portal at https://support.pestwest.com

About

BPCA Connect

Features
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It’s your BPCA membership; in your pocket! Are you tired of scouring the internet for the latest pest control news and updates? Are you looking for a way to connect with other members of the British pest management community and share resources and expertise? Look no further than the BPCA Connect app! NEWS AND UPDATES With the BPCA Connect app, you’ll have access to all the latest news and updates from the British Pest Control Association, delivered straight to your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for information on industry trends and legislation or simply want to stay up to date on the latest happenings in the pest control world, the BPCA Connect app has you covered. COMMUNITY AND SHARING NETWORKING The BPCA Connect app is much more than just a news source. It’s also a powerful networking tool that allows you to connect with other members of the pest management community and share your services, subcontract work, and even swap or sell equipment. Plus, you’ll have access to various special interest groups where you can chat with like-minded professionals and share your thoughts and experiences. MEMBER BENEFITS, VIDEOS AND DOCUMENTS In addition to these great features, the BPCA Connect app also gives you access to your exclusive member benefits and offers, as well as a variety of tools and resources specifically designed for pest management professionals. Whether you’re looking for pest management templates, videos, or webinars, the BPCA Connect app has everything your business needs to succeed. SURVEYS, POLLS AND COMPETITIONS The BPCA Connect app also includes polls, surveys, and competitions, giving you the chance to shape the industry and win prizes. Plus, you’ll have direct access to the BPCA team for technical advice and support whenever you need it. JOIN TODAY Why wait? Download the BPCA Connect app today and join the British pest management community today! Sign-up through the app or log in with your BPCA member/BPCA Registered log in details.

Screenshots

flyDetect4 screens
BPCA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: flyDetect at none against BPCA Connect's shown. flyDetect also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

flyDetect ships an update every 8 months, BPCA Connect every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
flyDetect versus BPCA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterflyDetectBPCA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPESTWESTBritsh Pest Control Association

In-app purchases

None

flyDetect

No in-app purchases

None

BPCA Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is flyDetect free?
flyDetect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BPCA Connect free?
BPCA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do flyDetect or BPCA Connect have ads?
BPCA Connect shows ads; flyDetect does not.
Which is updated more often, flyDetect or BPCA Connect?
flyDetect ships an update every 8 months, and BPCA Connect every 18 months. Most recently, flyDetect was updated on October 6, 2026 and BPCA Connect on September 29, 2026.

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