Comparison

c vs GEBC

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

Head to head
About

c

This application simplifies the installation and commissioning of lighting controls for indoor and outdoor spaces. It enables energy savings, enhances occupancy comfort, and ensures code compliance with an easy-to-use, scalable solution.

Highlights
  • Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC)
  • Easy field installation of sensors and network nodes
  • Commissioning without a gateway or internet
  • Energy saving features
  • Scalable and affordable solution
  • Plug and play interface
Features
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c-Max Network Controls make it easy for facilities to save energy, improve occupancy comfort and achieve code compliance by adding Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) to indoor and outdoor applications. A patent pending design allows for easy field installation of sensors and network nodes with MaxLite controls ready fixtures. Using the c-Max app, nodes can be commissioned without the need for a gateway or internet access! WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE C-MAX? Installing controls can be a daunting task. Controls can get complex and expensive to commission. c-Max addresses these pain points: Simple • Easy DIY installation - sensor plugs into a USB-C receptacle of MaxLite Controls Ready LED luminaires • Easy commissioning • Easy on budget – affordable and scalable solution Versatile • Variety of choices of control nodes • Sensors packed with many energy saving features in a small form factor • Sales across a broad portfolio of indoor and outdoor products Future Ready • Plug and play interface makes it easy to add controls during installation or later • Upgrade from Basic to Network without removing the fixture • Provides project flexibility Visit www.maxlite.com/cmax for more information

About

GEBC

This tool simplifies the setup and management of Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial buildings. It allows for automatic device discovery, naming, grouping, scene creation, and timer scheduling. Gain insights into energy consumption and share control permissions.

Highlights
  • Manage Bluetooth Mesh networks
  • Automatic device search and naming
  • Group lights and set scenes
  • Automated task scheduling with timers
  • Monitor energy consumption
  • Share control permissions
Features
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GEBC(Green Energy Building Control) is a tool for commissioning Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial spaces. With the GEBC APP, you can -manage bluetooth self-organizing network devices -automatically search for wireless devices, name and group lights -set up scenes -set the timer to handle tasks automatically -understand the electricity consumption and energy saving information of each fixture with sensors -share control permissions with other phones For more information about GEBC and our commissioning process, visit https://homewellinc.net

Screenshots

c4 screens
GEBC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GEBC at 5.0 against c's 4.8. GEBC also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). c's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GEBC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: c has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

c ships an update every 2 months, GEBC monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
c versus GEBC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercGEBC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaxLiteHOMEWELL,INC.

Customer experience

c

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

GEBC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

c

No in-app purchases

None

GEBC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is c free?
c is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GEBC free?
GEBC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, c or GEBC?
GEBC is rated higher. c averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while GEBC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do c or GEBC have ads?
Neither c nor GEBC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, c or GEBC?
c ships an update every 2 months, and GEBC monthly. Most recently, c was updated on September 12, 2026 and GEBC on August 21, 2026.

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