LUTEC connect vs BNWAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LUTEC connect
Manage your smart home lighting from a single application. Connect devices quickly and receive real-time alerts to monitor your home's status. Share access with family members and control lights using voice commands with smart assistant integrations.
- Control connected lights
- Instant device connection
- Real-time status alerts
- Family sharing
- Voice command support
- Smart assistant integration
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• Control connected lights in your home, all combined in one app • Instantly connected with devices, a few steps is all it takes • Receive alerts in real time, monitor the status of your home to protect it • Easily shared with other family members, keep all tied together • Support Amazon Alexa, and Google Home to control your devices with voice commands
BNWAS
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BNWAS is a personal watch-discipline aid for mariners who want a simple, reliable alertness timer on their iPhone. It is inspired by the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System concept used on commercial vessels, but this app is a personal tool — not certified navigation or safety equipment. HOW IT WORKS Set the interval between alertness checks (3, 6, 9, or 12 minutes) and start your watch. The app runs a countdown. At the end of each interval, a visual alert asks you to confirm you are awake and attentive. If you do not respond, an audible alarm follows. Tap I'M HERE to reset the timer and begin the next interval. Tap END WATCH when your shift is over. FEATURES - Countdown timer with selectable intervals (3 / 6 / 9 / 12 minutes) - Two-stage alert: silent visual first, then audible alarm - Keep Screen Awake during active watch - Lock-screen and Control Center playback controls - Dark, red-accent night palette for night-vision friendliness - Runs in the background, continues alerting when the screen is locked - No account, no tracking, no data collection, no ads WHO IT'S FOR Yacht crews, solo sailors, recreational mariners, bridge officers who want a personal backup tool, and anyone standing long watches who needs help staying alert and accountable. IMPORTANT — NOT CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT BNWAS is a personal productivity and discipline tool. It is NOT a certified Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System under IMO MSC.128(75) or any other maritime regulation. It must not be used as a replacement for certified BNWAS equipment required by SOLAS or flag state regulations on commercial vessels. Do not rely on this app as your sole means of watchkeeping. Always follow your vessel's standing orders and applicable maritime regulations. The app requires audio background mode to continue alerting when the screen is locked. No sound is produced until an alarm condition is reached.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LUTEC connect at Free against BNWAS's $1.99. BNWAS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
LUTEC connect is free to download; BNWAS costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LUTEC connect | BNWAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lutec | Tymur Rudov |
In-app purchases
LUTEC connect
No in-app purchases
BNWAS
No in-app purchases









