BSC vs BECKHOFF Diagnostics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BSC
Remotely monitor and manage building objects like switches and sensors from any location. This client also enables real-time video surveillance of your property.
- Location-independent object management
- Real-time video monitoring
- Control switches, sensors, and actuators
- Visualize building systems
- Requires BSC-BoSeMobile license
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With BSC-BoSeMobile you can realize a location-independent visualization and management of all objects like switches, sensors or actuators in houses or buildings. A realtime video monitoring is also possible with this client. System requirements: - iPhoneOS 3.0 - BSC-BoSeMobile license
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
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BECKHOFF Diagnostics provides mobile, on-demand diagnostic capabilities for BECKHOFF EtherCAT devices - all through a Bluetooth connection. When used with a compatible Bluetooth gateway, your smartphone or tablet becomes a powerful on-site diagnostic tool. The app provides a clear overview of all EtherCAT devices in the connected system, including status, error, and diagnostic data. With the integrated scoping function, signal traces can be captured directly on site. Everything works out of the box, with no additional programming or configuration required. Read-only access: No configuration, no forcing, no system changes. Key Features - Bluetooth pairing with BECKHOFF Diagnostics gateways - Automatic detection of all EtherCAT devices - Error & diagnostic codes (CoE 0x10F3) - Device status & live information - Simple signal recording (scoping) - Read-only access for maximum safety Use Cases - On-site service - Customer support - Device inspection & troubleshooting - Mobile field diagnostics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BSC at monthly against BECKHOFF Diagnostics's every 2 months. BSC also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
BSC ships an update monthly, BECKHOFF Diagnostics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BSC | BECKHOFF Diagnostics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BSC Computer GmbH | Beckhoff Automation GmbH |
In-app purchases
BSC
No in-app purchases
BECKHOFF Diagnostics
No in-app purchases
