Comparison

W vs bacbus

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

Head to head
About

W

Features
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The W-BACnet app has arrived! Upgrade firmware for LumenRadio W-BACnet devices by connecting to and upgrading the LumenRadio Gateway in the network through the app. In the Network map you will find a system overview where you can see signal strength, edit names of wireless nodes as well as seeing the health of the RS485 bus including which BACnet MS/TP address that is connected to that wireless node. You can also connect to any node in the network and change their name (up to 20 characters). The W-BACnet app requires W-BACnet firmware 3.1.1 and above, which can be downloaded from the LumenRadio support webpage. Note that you need to install FW 3.1.1 or above on the gateway from the nRF connect app to enable the functionality. It is also required to have at least 3.0.0 or above on all nodes in the network. You will need to update all nodes individually if they are on version 2.2.3. This will be the last time this is required. All future updates can be done by either this app or from the nRF connect app.

About

bacbus

Features
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BacBus puts a BACnet/IP and Modbus/TCP toolkit in your pocket. Whether you're commissioning a new install, troubleshooting a rooftop unit, or verifying a controller in the field, BacBus connects you to your building network in seconds โ€” no laptop, no proprietary gateway, no clunky software. DISCOVER Scan your network and find BACnet/IP devices instantly. BacBus reads the objects other tools miss โ€” where some scanners come back empty, BacBus pulls the full object list so you can see exactly what's on the wire. READ Poll live values from any point. Watch present-value, status flags, units, and object names update in real time. Read is always free. CONTROL (Pro) Write to points and command overrides right from your phone. Test a damper, force a setpoint, or verify a sequence on site โ€” no truck roll back to the laptop. MODBUS/TCP Connect to any Modbus/TCP device, scan registers, and read or write coils and holding registers. Works with sparse and non-standard register maps. BUILT FOR THE FIELD โ€ข Fast, native interface that works on cellular or site Wi-Fi โ€ข No account required to start scanning and reading โ€ข Handles real-world devices from major manufacturers โ€ข Designed by a controls integrator, for controls integrators FREE TO START Scan and read as much as you want, free. Unlock point control (writes and overrides) with a single one-time purchase โ€” no subscription. Download BacBus and turn your phone into the only field tool you'll reach for.

Screenshots

W4 screens
bacbus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: W at none against bacbus's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. bacbus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. W asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
W versus bacbus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWbacbus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumenRadio ABHarness Automation, LLC

In-app purchases

None

W

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

bacbus

One-time1
  • BacBus Pro$29.99

Questions

Is W free?
W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bacbus free?
bacbus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do W or bacbus have ads?
Neither W nor bacbus shows ads.

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