# BE vs Datawatch DirectConnect

The clearest difference is rating: BE at 2.3 against Datawatch DirectConnect's 1.8. BE also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 0%) and ratings volume (135 vs 10). Datawatch DirectConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BE holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BE has 135 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of BE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Datawatch DirectConnect's.

BE ships an update every 2 months, Datawatch DirectConnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BE | Datawatch DirectConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-mobile/id555047188/reviews)** | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datawatch-directconnect/id1533086418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **21.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Building Engines](https://appshunter.io/developer/555047291) | [Datawatch Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/797672203) |

## What reviewers say

### BE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-mobile/id555047188)

Manage property maintenance, work orders, inspections, and incidents directly from your mobile device. Attach photos and access all your data, even when offline.

**Highlights:** Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Inspections, Incident tracking, Photo attachments, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Allows quick response
- 👍 Good for field information gathering
- 👍 Great for closing work orders on the go
- 👍 Eliminates paper trail
- 👍 Keeps PMs organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Feels ancient
- 🐛 Always updating, never improving
- 🐛 Slow app

**Reported bugs**

- Have to log out/in multiple times or reinstall to gain access
- Work orders don't always load
- Only able to upload one photo at a time
- Everything gets stuck pending
- App fails, all data lost

**Requested features**

- Add resource management
- Add day view and approve/deny for resource management
- Disable notifications when staff is off the clock
- Edit frequency for PMs
- Allow scheduling


### Datawatch DirectConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datawatch-directconnect/id1533086418)

This app provides a virtual key for access control, enabling touchless entry, mobile access, and area density management. It allows for secure and convenient access to buildings, elevators, and amenity facilities using your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Touchless access for elevators and doors, Mobile swipe to open doors, Area density control and space usage data, Amenity facility access, Location-based access permissions, Dynamic elevator map, QR code scanning for access

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BE free?

BE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Datawatch DirectConnect free?

Datawatch DirectConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BE or Datawatch DirectConnect?

BE is rated higher. BE averages 2.3 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Datawatch DirectConnect averages 1.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do BE or Datawatch DirectConnect have ads?

Neither BE nor Datawatch DirectConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BE or Datawatch DirectConnect?

BE ships an update every 2 months, and Datawatch DirectConnect every 5 months. Most recently, BE was updated on October 6, 2026 and Datawatch DirectConnect on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*