Dräger X vs BD LUX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dräger X
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The Dräger X-node is a wireless gas detector that can be connected to a LoRa network. Using this app, the following functions can be configured or executed on the X-node: - Display of the current gas value - Display of the current temperature, relative humidity and air pressure - Configuration of alarm limits, flashing patterns, flashing intervals - Viewing sensor and device information - Viewing and configuration of LoRa settings - Firmware update - Zero and sensitivity adjustment - Logger: recording and display of measured values for the last 7 days To use the Dräger X-node app, a Bluetooth connection must first be established with a Dräger X-node device. The current measured values for the concentration of the measured gas, the relative humidity, the temperature and the air pressure are displayed in an overview. Alarm limits can be set in the app. In addition, the user can set at which gas concentration the status LED lights up green, yellow or red. Furthermore, the blinking pattern as well as the time interval in which limit violations are visualized by the status LED can be set. The app displays the date of the last adjustment. The app can be used to adjust the sensor in the X-node. The app can also be used to update the firmware. Not only can information about the LoRa connection be displayed via the app, but the parameters for a LoRa connection can also be configured. Overall, the X-node app is a tool for checking and adjusting the function of the X-node device and integrating it optimally into the IoT landscape.
BD LUX
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BD LUX is the ultimate tool for anyone looking to measure and optimize light quality. With our app, you can easily collect spectral and photometric data and calculate light intensity, quality, and temperature. Additionally, BD LUX helps you define the light flickering index and frequency, and determine the potential risk for human eyes due to light flickering. You can also use the app to send reports to your email based on the collected data. With BD LUX, you can ensure that the lighting in your environment is always optimized for maximum health and productivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BD LUX at 15.0 against Dräger X's 26.0. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dräger X | BD LUX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA | Rafał Zielinski |
In-app purchases
Dräger X
No in-app purchases
BD LUX
No in-app purchases









