Apelo Light Controller vs BacAir_Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apelo Light Controller
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Synchronized RGB/W Lighting Control for Hella marine's Apelo lighting family. Pair the Apelo App with the Apelo Light Controller to transform your vessel into a stunning visual display, with unified control of all Apelo RGB/W Underwater, Interior, Flood, and Courtesy lamps; plus a selection of universal RGB and RGB/W products. Effortlessly group and intelligently network multiple sets of lights and controllers wirelessly over Bluetooth® Mesh. Show your true colours with fully synchronized, completely customizable lighting throughout your vessel. • Easily create custom RGB/W lighting and animations, or switch between preset modes, combining convenience and creativity in every use. • Bluetooth® Mesh Communication ensures easy, wireless control from anywhere on board, with no additional wiring for controller integration – the units communicate wirelessly over robust peer-to-peer Bluetooth networking. • Synchronize light colours and groups throughout your vessel. Settings are distributed between and stored on connected controllers, so a constant Smartphone connection isn’t required. • Seamlessly move between a multi-pole switch and the intuitive Apelo App to control your lighting. Requires the Apelo Light Controller to be installed on your boat, and connected to Apelo lighting products, or compatible RGB or RGB/W lighting products.
BacAir_Connect
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description : This app is designed for customers with pre-installed VRV-connected air conditioning systems. Each user account is mapped to a specific physical installation (home/office) and associated air conditioning units. Authentication is required to: identify the correct customer deployment display only the devices assigned to that customer prevent unauthorized access across different customer environments Without login, the app cannot determine which physical devices to control, as this is a multi-tenant system. Key Features: • Remote control for AC and HVAC systems • Real-time monitoring of device status • Secure communication using MQTT protocol • BACnet integration for building automation • Simple and easy-to-use remote interface The app is designed for users who want convenient control of their HVAC systems from anywhere using their mobile device. Note: This application works only with compatible HVAC devices that support MQTT or BACnet communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BacAir_Connect at monthly against Apelo Light Controller's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Apelo Light Controller ships an update every 7 months, BacAir_Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apelo Light Controller | BacAir_Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. | My Ciright Inc. |
In-app purchases
Apelo Light Controller
No in-app purchases
BacAir_Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Apelo Light Controller free?
Is BacAir_Connect free?
Do Apelo Light Controller or BacAir_Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Apelo Light Controller or BacAir_Connect?
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