Comparison

BECSys Now! vs ConXus

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

ConXus

Remotely monitor and adjust boiler operating conditions and parameters from any smart device. Control set points, hot water, pump settings, and more for single boilers or multi-unit systems. Stay connected and in command of your heating system from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote boiler monitoring
  • Adjust boiler parameters
  • Receive status alerts
  • Control set points
  • Manage domestic hot water
  • Reprogram boiler functions
Features
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From anywhere in the world, check operating conditions, receive status alerts and modify boiler parameters, using a smart device. From a single boiler to an 8-unit cascade system, check operating status or reprogram any boiler function. Wherever you are, you’ll be able to control set points, domestic hot water, reset curves, pump controls and more. Con-X-Us mobile connect will keep you in touch and in control.

Screenshots

BECSys Now!3 screens
ConXus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BECSys Now! at 8.0 against ConXus's 17.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for BECSys Now! against 2.5 for ConXus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of BECSys Now!'s written reviews are positive against 14% of ConXus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BECSys Now! ships an update every 4 months, ConXus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BECSys Now! versus ConXus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBECSys Now!ConXus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (10 ratings)2.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1026 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBECS Technology, Inc.Lochinvar Corporation

Customer experience

BECSys Now!

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

ConXus

All ratings24 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

In-app purchases

None

BECSys Now!

No in-app purchases

None

ConXus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BECSys Now! free?
BECSys Now! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConXus free?
ConXus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BECSys Now! or ConXus?
ConXus is rated higher. BECSys Now! averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ConXus averages 2.5 from 26 ratings.
Do BECSys Now! or ConXus have ads?
Neither BECSys Now! nor ConXus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BECSys Now! or ConXus?
BECSys Now! ships an update every 4 months, and ConXus every 2 months. Most recently, BECSys Now! was updated on September 27, 2026 and ConXus on October 4, 2026.

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