LARQ vs BGC Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LARQ
Manage your smart water pitcher and track your hydration. Monitor filter life, view water consumption data, and remotely control purification features. Receive important software updates to enhance your experience.
- Track filter life
- Monitor water consumption
- Activate purification remotely
- Customize pitcher settings
- Receive software updates
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The LARQ App is your personal control center to manage your LARQ Pitcher PureVis. By syncing with the LARQ Pitcher PureVis, you can: • Track remaining LARQ Filter life so you know when to replace your Filter • Review daily household water consumption per week by tracking the volume of water filtered by the LARQ Pitcher PureVis • Remotely activate PureVis feature and customize other settings • Receive software updates
BGC Connect
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Introducing the BGC Connect Mobile App exclusively for members. BGC Connect Mobile App can monitor statements, explore the directory, stay updated on club events, make reservations, and more. Activation requires an active BGC Connect membership. Enjoy a hassle-free and enjoyable club experience with our user-friendly app designed to cater to your needs. Download now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BGC Connect at 13.0 against LARQ's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
LARQ ships an update monthly, BGC Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LARQ | BGC Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (610 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 610 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LARQ | BGC Club Connect |
Bugs and requests
LARQ
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to register water consumption
- Frequent disconnections between bottle and app
- Filter life indicator not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add widgets for home screen and Apple Watch
- Improve water intake tracking accuracy
- Provide more customization options
- Implement push notifications for hydration reminders
BGC Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LARQ
No in-app purchases
BGC Connect
No in-app purchases
