MyStaffs vs BG Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyStaffs
Access local council services conveniently from your mobile device. Report issues like potholes with ease by using your location and taking photos. Stay connected with your local government on the go.
- Access council services on the go
- Report potholes easily
- Automatic location detection
- Photo submission for reports
- Contact local and county councils
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Get your council services on the move. Do you need to contact your local or county council? You can now access council services as and when you need them using the MyStaffs app. Reporting a pothole couldn’t be easier let the app find your position, take a pic and send it.
BG Smart
Control your smart lighting with ease. Set timers, create custom scenes, and manage multiple devices from a single interface. Enjoy hands-free operation with voice assistants.
- Bluetooth setup
- Wi-Fi connected control
- Automated timers
- Custom scene creation
- Voice control integration
- Unified device management
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Introducing the New BG Smart App - Smarter Lighting Starts Here We’re making smart lighting easier, more flexible, and more powerful than ever. Effortlessly set up your BG Smart Dimmer via Bluetooth, then stay connected with Wi-Fi for seamless control. Use the BG Smart App to automate timers, create scenes, and share access with others in your home. Enjoy hands-free convenience with voice control through Alexa, Hey Google, and Siri, with BG Connect feature to bring all your BG Smart devices together in one app for complete control of your smart home. Key Features: • Quick & Easy Setup: Bluetooth pairing makes getting started fast and frustration-free. Just download the app and connect. • Smart Control at Your Fingertips: Dim lights, set timers, create scenes, enable random operation, and adjust lighting levels, all with a few taps in the app. • Seamless Voice Control: Works with Alexa, Hey Google, and Siri for effortless voice commands. • Stay Connected, Always: Even if the wall switch is turned off, you can still control the smart dimmer via the app. • Unified Smart Home Management: Use BG Connect to manage all your BG smart devices from one place in the BG Smart App. BG Smart App requires a BG Smart Dimmer. For other BG Smart devices, please use the BG Home App. Download the BG Smart App today and bring your lighting to life smarter, simpler, and more connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyStaffs at 43% against BG Smart's 13%. MyStaffs also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). BG Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyStaffs ships an update every 6 months, BG Smart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyStaffs | BG Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Staffordshire | Luceco plc |
Customer experience
MyStaffs
BG Smart
In-app purchases
MyStaffs
No in-app purchases
BG Smart
No in-app purchases
