BECSys Now! vs Musco Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BECSys Now!
Monitor the status of BECSys pool controllers remotely, 24/7. View real-time readings, alarms, and connection status. Configure global settings for units and connection criteria.
- 24/7 controller status monitoring
- Unlimited controller support
- EZConnect secure access
- Real-time alarm and reading views
- Customizable global settings
- Controller status refresh
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BECSys Now! provides an easy way for pool owners and operators to monitor the status of their BECSys Controllers 24/7. An unlimited number of BECSys controllers can be monitored using BECSys Now! A BECSys controller is added to BECSys Now! either by entering a Serial Number and Authentication Code via EZConnect (on BECSys controllers with a Gbit Ethernet board and EZConnect enabled) or by entering the controller IP Address. BECSys Now! will proceed to establish a connection with the controller, download some identifying information from the controller, and add it to the Controllers list. Connections established utilizing EZConnect for secure access are indicated with a padlock security icon. The status of each controller will be indicated by · Blue Check Mark – Controller is not in alarm · Red Exclamation Point – Controller is in alarm · Yellow Question Mark – Connection to controller lost Controllers in Alarm are sorted to the top, followed by lost connections. Specific Readings and Alarms can be viewed by selecting a controller from the list. The status of any controller can be refreshed from the Controller Status screen, or the status of all controllers can be refreshed from the main Controllers screen. Global Settings allow the operator to configure: · Lost Connection criteria · Date Format · US/Metric Units · Conductivity Units · Vacuum Units The BECSys Now! App is compatible with BECSy5, BECSys7, and BECSysBW controllers with firmware v1.26 or higher. BECSys Now! is also compatible with communications capable BECSys2 and BECSys3 controllers.
Musco Control
Easily schedule and control your facility's lighting system from your smartphone. Turn lights on/off instantly, monitor performance, and manage schedules with this global leader's lighting control app.
- Schedule lighting
- Instant on/off control
- Monitor system performance
- Facility lighting management
- Global leader in lighting
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Scheduling and controlling your facility’s lighting has never been easier. With the app from Musco — the global leader in sports and large area lighting — you can set up schedules, turn your lights on and off instantly, and monitor the system’s performance all with the touch of a smart phone. Forget your Control-Link login username or password? Not a problem, just contact us at 877-347-5319. About Musco: Since 1976, Musco has shaped the history of sports and transportation/infrastructure lighting with innovations in glare reduction and light control responsible to the needs of facility owners, users, neighbors, and the night sky. Musco’s Total Light Control — TLC for LED® technology is the system of choice everywhere from community fields; to major stadiums and arenas; to international airports, rail yards, container terminals, and ports around the world, and is backed by a long-term warranty that covers every part and all labor. You can view our privacy policy information here: https://fmdtest.musco.cloud/policy/Control-Link-App-Privacy-Policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BECSys Now! at 2.5 against Musco Control's 2.1. BECSys Now! also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Musco Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
BECSys Now! holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of BECSys Now!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Musco Control's.
BECSys Now! ships an update every 4 months, Musco Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BECSys Now! | Musco Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (10 ratings) — better | 2.1 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BECS Technology, Inc. | Musco Sports Lighting, LLC |
Customer experience
BECSys Now!
Musco Control
In-app purchases
BECSys Now!
No in-app purchases
Musco Control
No in-app purchases









