Comparison

BECSys Now! vs Musco Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 24/7 controller status monitoring
  • Unlimited controller support
  • EZConnect secure access
  • Real-time alarm and reading views
  • Customizable global settings
  • Controller status refresh
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Schedule lighting
  • Instant on/off control
  • Monitor system performance
  • Facility lighting management
  • Global leader in lighting
Features
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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

Screenshots

BECSys Now!3 screens
Musco Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BECSys Now! versus Musco Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBECSys Now!Musco Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (10 ratings) — better2.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1015 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBECS Technology, Inc.Musco Sports Lighting, LLC

Customer experience

BECSys Now!

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

Musco Control

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BECSys Now!

No in-app purchases

None

Musco Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BECSys Now! free?
BECSys Now! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musco Control free?
Musco Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BECSys Now! or Musco Control?
BECSys Now! is rated higher. BECSys Now! averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Musco Control averages 2.1 from 15 ratings.
Do BECSys Now! or Musco Control have ads?
Neither BECSys Now! nor Musco Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BECSys Now! or Musco Control?
BECSys Now! ships an update every 4 months, and Musco Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, BECSys Now! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Musco Control on October 8, 2026.

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